Betty C. Shimmel, 89, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care residence, Lewiston.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Martin J. and Mary (Smolen) Shimmel.

Betty attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  She worked as an office supervisor for New York Telephone and retired in 1982 after working 36 years.  Betty was a devout Catholic and devoted herself to the Blessed Mother.  She attended daily Mass and was active with the church telephone prayer chain.  Betty enjoyed traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.

Betty is survived by her nephews, Martin J. (Paula) Shimmel and Michael A. Shimmel; great nephew and nieces, Michael M.(Nicci) Shimmel, Amanda and Sara Shimmel; great-great niece and nephew Hayden and Carter.  She was predeceased by a brother, Martin A. (late Mary) Shimmel.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday from 3 – 8 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 21 ^st at 10:00 AM in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27 ^th Street and Independence Ave, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.