Betty Clute Malec, age 93 of Edinboro, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020. The daughter of the late Joseph and Naomi Nichols Clute, Betty lived a full life, working hard and enjoying her family and friends.
Always very social, Betty was involved in many activities at her church, Our Lady of the Lake of Edinboro. She loved to travel, especially enjoying her winters in Florida, and had visited the Pope, in the Holy Land, with Father James Peterson. Betty attended many softball games and tournaments because of her love of the game, and she made many fun memories with her beloved family of whom she was very proud. She was loved and loved by many.
After 25 plus years in business, Betty and her late husband Edward J. Malec retired from Malec’s Clothing and Footwear. She continued to work with both of her sons, in their businesses in Edinboro and Waterford.
She was also preceded in death by a sister Shirley Donnell, and a brother Jack Clute.
Surviving her are her two sons — Charles Malec and his wife Theresa of Pittsburgh, and David Malec of Erie; six grandchildren — Christian Malec (Donna), Arica Ladebu (Bruce), Christopher Malec Jr (Karen), Dr. Scott Malec (Jimena), Melisa Hayes, and Jacob Malec (Jennifer); as well as 15 great grandchildren and an extraordinary friend, Mike Monroe, that she considered a son.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Edinboro Manor and to VNA Hospice for their phenomenal care and compassion.
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place privately for the family only at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Edinboro. Burial will be at St. Teresa Cemetery in Union City.
My Dear Betty. She was my Godmother and best friend to my mother Helen Turner. She was good to me when I was a kid and always there for Mom. What a great life to live until 93. WOW Rest in Peace ? Chuck and Dave my condolences.
To Dave and family my sympathy to you I always loved seeing your mom at the store. She was a wonderful lady. Thinking of you with love, Becky Fuhrer Brown
Dave,
Sorry to hear the sad news. Your mom was a lovely, stately lady. I remember how welcoming she was when you went to the store in Waterford. I always thought she was so pretty and spunky too! Glad she had such a wonderful life.
My sincere condolences Dave, family, and friends. Your mom impacted my life in a awesome way in Jr. High at FLB. Was always great to see her smile. Rest In Peace Betty
Charlie, Theresa, Chris and Arica,
Joyce and I are out of town, but we wanted to express our sympathy to you on the loss of your mother/grandmother. Had we bee home in Edinboro, we would have done that in person.
We enjoyed seeing her in church, and it was evident to us that she had been missing from Mass for a while.
Again, we are sorry.
Fran (and Joyce) Hayden
Betty was a sweet and kind lady who will always be remembered by her friends and customers from Waterford and Edinboro. She always had a smile on her face, a kind word and a warm heart. She was generous to the communities of Waterford and Edinboro and to the parishes of St. Cyprian and Our Lady of the Lake. We will miss this dear lady very much.