Bettie W. Whitig

Bettie W. Whitig, 85, of South Abington Township, passed away Friday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center after a brief illness. She was preceded in death in 2016 by her husband of 60 years, John A. Whitig, Jr.

Born in Danville, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hattie Dove Wiggins. She was a graduate of Chester High School.

Bettie enjoyed being a homemaker, reading and doing crafts. She was an active member of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church where she enjoyed fellowship in United Methodist Women and Ruth Circle. She was also a part of the Red Hat Society. While her husband, John, was living they loved traveling throughout the United States.

She is survived by her sons, John A. III and Barbara, Wallingford, PA; Brent and wife, Donna, Westtown, PA; daughter, Gail W. O'Donnell, South Abington Township, PA and grandchildren Megan Cappelli and husband, Louis; Kelsey O'Donnell and Andrew Whitig.

The family would like to thank Clarks Summit Senior Living for the care Bettie received during her time there.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA.

Memorial donations may be made to the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.