Obituary of Betty Dyke

Betty (Hartzell) Dyke, age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, October 6, 2008 in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Betty was born on July 26, 1939 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Scranton) Hartzell. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 46 years, Colie J. Dyke, on May 30, 2008. Prior to her retirement, Betty was formerly employed by the Ponderosa Motel in Mansfield, PA and the A & P plant in Elmira, NY. She was a hard worker and a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her dogs, crocheting and cooking. Betty is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Jay Horton of Elmira, NY; three grandchildren, a very special granddaughter, Nicole Abplanalp (John Paul) Zisk, Jeffrey A. and Austin L. Horton all of Elmira, NY; three great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Karen Johnson of Georgia; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Ellen King of Wellsboro, PA and Sherry and Nick Giammichele of Lockport, NY. In addition to her husband, Betty was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia L. Mitchell. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Schooley and Layman Sam Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, NY. The family will provide the flowers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA, 16933 to assist with expenses. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com