Obituary of Isabel C. Bortree

Isabel Catherine Deering Bortree, 50, of Lookout died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Lancaster PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bortree who died on March 9, 2011. Born on December 26, 1960 in the Philadelphia area she was the daughter of the late Ronald C. and Isabel Helene Deering, science teachers from Doylestown, PA who retired to Wayne County. Isabel graduated with a degree in computer programming from Maxwell Institute of Norristown, PA. When her parents retired to a farm north of Honesdale, Isabel moved with them and made many friends in the area. She enjoyed cooking and until recently she worked at Peck's Market of Callicoon, NY in the deli section. She is survived by a daughter: Bryce Bortree who a junior at Susquehanna University and is pursuing a creative writing degree and career; and brothers: Joseph, Edward, Ronald, and Louis Deering. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 North Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 with Rev. Jean Blackie officiating. Friends may visit on Tuesday from 6:00 P.M. until the time of the service.