Ballston Spa, NY - Elizabeth (Betty) Lane, 93, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care. Born in Witherbee, NY on April 1, 1922, she is the daughter of the late John Ponessa and Virginia (Mazza) Ponessa. Betty moved to Saratoga Springs after high school and on June 21, 1952 she married Charles Lane. In addition to her parents, Betty is predeceased by her husband Charles, who passed away in February, 1989; sisters Rose, Nellie, Sarah, Mary, Jennie, Eleanor and brother Frank. Survivors include her brother, Joseph Ponessa, Sr. (Elizabeth); sister, Lena Cifrian and sister-in-law, Marylyn Lane as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Arthur B. Tuttle, C.Ss.R. at 12 noon on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. The family would like to thank the staff at Saratoga Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care for their kindness and loving care provided to Betty while living at the facility. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.