Elizabeth Divis de Angeli (nee Lofft), “Bette” died peacefully on February 17, 2026. Her life was full of love, faith, and kindness. She was born November 2, 1931, to Carrie and J. Richard Lofft, in Collingswood, NJ. She is survived by her children, Shirle Finley and Richard Divis (Sharon Divis) and a sister, Marguerite Taylor (Arthur). Her beloved family also included her step-family, Sarah Psitos (Aristotle), Theodore de Angeli (Debra) and the late Thomas deAngeli, and seven grandchildren, as well as her namesake, Bette Collings Maressa. She was married to Richard Divis from 1973 to 1978 after which she married Harry deAngeli in 1982.
After completing Collingswood High School, she graduated from Pierce Business School and then began her working career at RCA Victor, in Camden, NJ. She then moved on to the South Jersey Medical Research Institute, now the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. This led her to a position at Merck, in Pa, where she remained until her retirement.
Bette was also active in her church attending regular Bible studies, and volunteering to help others.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Monday, March 9, 2026, 11:00 to 11:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Memorial service will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment private.
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