Elizabeth (Betty) Sheil/Forgione (1929–2026)

Elizabeth Sheil/Forgione, age 96, passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on October 26, 1929, in Rochester, New York.

Betty lived a life devoted to her family. Her dedication included assisting her two brothers in their restaurant businesses over many decades and caring for her family members.

Before Betty started her family, she worked for the Army for several years. After raising her 3 children Betty became a travel agent.  She worked at De Prez travel until retirement. Her passion for traveling and cruising took her to many corners of the world.  She especially loved sharing her thrilling adventure flying back home from London on the Concorde.

She loved to make people happy while telling jokes or preparing their favorite meal.  Betty loved to work in the garden and share the fruits of her labor with family and friends.

Betty is survived by her three children Mary Sheil, Pamela Beechler, Karen Emerson, two grandsons Stephen Beechler and Christopher Beechler, great granddaughter Sienna Beechler and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, William Stefanides, mother, Mary Stefanides, brothers Thomas Stevens and Anthony Stefanides, sisters, Eista Geoca and Katherine Sharp, husbands Joseph Sheil and Edward Forgione.

Betty’s kind spirit, generosity, and compassion touched the lives of many. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Her service will be at 9:30 am at the Greek Orthodox Church on Friday February 20, 2026.  Donations in her honor may be made to the VNA Hospice Center 901 37^th Vero Beach, FL. 32960 or the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation 962 East Ave. Rochester, New York 14607.