Elizabeth J. "Betty Jane" Duffin

Elizabeth Jane Duffin, or “Betty” as she was affectionately known, returned home to God peacefully on the morning of February 10th, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles A. and Dorothy E. (née Franks) Cunningham. She is survived by her brother, Daniel F. Cunningham (Barbra) and is predeceased by her brother, Charles A. Cunningham Jr. (Shirley).

Betty grew up in Southwest Philadelphia. Her family were longtime members of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish where she and her siblings attended grade school. She was a graduate from West Catholic Girls High School in 1953. There, she met her lifetime sorority girlfriends whom she dearly loved. Following graduation, she worked in the business office for the F. W. Woolworth’s Company. 

Betty Jane was the beloved wife of the late Thomas B. Duffin Jr.; the loving mother of Thomas B. Duffin III, Richard Duffin (Bernadette), Christopher J. Duffin (Rossana), David M. Duffin, Diane Tumolo (Matthew), and Kerry Ann Stellabotte (the late Dr. Joseph Stellabotte). She was a loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother.

Betty was a proud parishioner of Sacred Heart in Havertown, where she was a volunteer in the grade school and at church services. Her role as wife, mother, grandmother, and friend were unmatched. She created the most loving and nurturing home for her family and friends. Her strong sense of Catholic family values and unwavering commitment to those she loved were hallmarks of her sweet character, leaving an unforgettable lasting impression on all those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Family and friends are invited to honor her memory at her services beginning with a Monday evening Viewing, February 17, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 PM and a Tuesday morning Viewing, February 18, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike and Lynn Blvd., Upper Darby, PA 19082. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 105 Wilson Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083. Interment thereafter at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In memory of Betty Jane, contributions would be appreciated to St. Pius X Church “Brick by Brick” Building Fund, 200 S. Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008. https://saintpius.net/memorial-donation/. Please include Betty Jane’s name and “Brick Fund” in the memo.