Elizabeth J. Basista

Elizabeth J. Basista, 50, of New Kensington, passed away at home Tuesday, November 19, 2019 after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born February 27, 1969 in Natrona Heights to Daniel J. and Jane E. (Bozich) Glamp of New Kensington. Elizabeth lived her entire life in New Kensington where she was a Para Professional Care Aid for the New Ken Arnold School District for 20+ years. She was a member of New Kensington Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses and a 1987 graduate of Valley High School. Elizabeth earned an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts from the Art Institute of Pgh. and also attended CCAC for additional classes in education. Elizabeth enjoyed camping and was very active in her faith and spent her life helping people.

            Besides her parents she is survived by her husband of 27 years Christopher C. Basista and her son Darren C. Basista. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Emma Glamp.

            Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial will be Private in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 1PM at New Kensington Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses, 890 Stevenson Blvd, New Kensington, PA 15068, with Joseph Lyden, officiating. VISIT: dusterfh.com