Elizabeth M. Connolly, 82, of East Meredith, N.Y., passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2003 at her residence. Born on June 14, 1921 in Stony Point, N.Y., she was one of eleven children born to William and Grace (Johnson) Stalter. She was married to Arthur Connolly, Sr., and he predeceased her on August 10, 1992. Prior to her retirement, Betty worked as a secretary for Lederle Laboratories in Pearl River for many years. She is survived by a sister, Thelma Connolly of West Nyack, N.Y., as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Arthur Connolly, Jr. in 1998. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 11:00 AM in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820, with the Rev. Kenneth Baldwin, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Charlotte Valley Cemetery, West Davenport, NY. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 at the funeral home at which time the family will be in attendance. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.