Betty Virginia Ruetschi
Betty Virginia Ruetschi, 79, of Prosperity, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Victoria Manor in Oakdale.
She was born March 21, 1941, in Washington, a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Lobozzo Ward.
Betty graduated from Washington High School and was a homemaker.
She was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship and Mt. Hermon Church most of her adult life.
She loved to dance, and many times was the first one on the dance floor.
On September 11, 1960, Betty married Leo Vance Ruetschi, who died September 20, 2003. Leo had Multiple Sclerosis and Betty took care of him for many years.
A beloved wife, Mom and Nana, Betty is survived by daughters, Brenda (the late Paul) Bardella of Washington and Sonja (the late Scott) Hatfield of Washington; brothers, Robert Ward of Washington and Donald Ward of Michigan; grandchildren, Jeremi (Melissa) Bardella, Justin (Brandi) Bardella, Kayla (Eric) Ferris and Preston Hatfield; three precious great-granddaughters, Mya, Julia and Paisley; and many nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Harry Ward Jr.; and sisters, Shirley Orskey and Doreen Ward.
There will be a time of public visitation in Mt. Hermon Church from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Friday, January 22. A public service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastors Steve Ramey and Dave Decker officiating. Interment will follow in Prosperity Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon Church, 200 Banetown Road, Amity, PA 15311.
Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.