Elizabeth (Betty) Stiles Deane, a former administrator in Penn’s Graduate School of Education (GSE), passed away on August 2 after suffering a medical emergency. She was 74.

Born in Philadelphia, Ms. Deane began working in 1966 as an administrator at GSE. For many years, she assisted Harris Sokoloff, certification officer and director of the Center for School Study Councils, with teacher certification. In 2006, Ms. Deane was promoted to faculty affairs coordinator. “In this role, she offered invaluable support with numerous faculty appointments, reappointments, and promotions,” said GSE dean Pam Grossman in a statement to the GSE community. “She also continued to support teacher certification and assisted in the editorial review and submission of countless dissertations. Many in our community have had rich and meaningful relationships with Betty. She was a dedicated employee, a tireless worker, and a great colleague. She will be missed.” 

Ms. Deane is survived by her husband, Raymond Deane; stepson, Robert (Margaret) Deane; granddaughter, Sophia Deane; sister, Pamela Camarda; nephews and nieces, Robert Stiles, Christopher Camarda, Leslie Valenteen, Denise Stiles-Kaufman and Michael Stiles; and many great-nephews and nieces.

A reception was held on August 9. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Deane’s memory to the Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428.