Olathe, KS/ Holland: Elizabeth A. "Bette" (Hathaway) Herman, 94 of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Holland, passed away on Saturday, November 21 ^st at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, after a brief illness.

Her beloved husband, Richard Herman, died in in 1995.  She leaves her four children; Laura Tobin of Olathe, Kansas whom she lived with for twenty years, Richard Herman of St. John's, Florida, Katharine Woodward of Wendell and Keith Herman of Holland; as well as eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence Hathaway, who died in 1990.

Bette was born in Middletown, Ct, the daughter of Lawrence and Eda Hathaway.

She worked for Hebert Candies in Sturbridge as a manager for thirty-five years prior to retiring in 1993.  Bette enjoyed her family and friends, going to Bingo and the casinos, movies and theater, and traveling.

Funeral services and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.