Centenarian: Bertha "Betty" Leavandosky
Bertha "Betty" Leavandosky was born Jan. 7, 1914, in Bayonne, N.J., to Walter and Alexandra Danielowski. Betty married Frank Leavandosky in 1939, and they lived in Patchogue. Betty was a homemaker while working part time for the A&P Tea Co. in Patchogue. Upon retirement, she became involved in the North Patchogue Senior Citizens Club, serving as secretary for many years. Betty has two children: Barbara Fransen, and son-in-law Carlton, of Northport; and Whitey Leavandosky, and daughter-in-law Karen, of Patchogue. Betty enjoys being involved with her six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She celebrated her birthday with family and friends.
Celebrating Women's History Month at Newsday A winemaker. A jockey. An astronaut. We're celebrating Women's History month with a look at these and more female changemakers and trailblazers with ties to long Island.
Celebrating Women's History Month at Newsday A winemaker. A jockey. An astronaut. We're celebrating Women's History month with a look at these and more female changemakers and trailblazers with ties to long Island.