Betty A. Sheetz, 97

January 12, 2025

Betty A. Sheetz, 97, of Lancaster, died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Florence Persing Yeager. Betty was the loving wife of the late Albert P. Sheetz. She was a long-time resident of Long Community. Prior to moving there, Betty attended Community United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with family and friends, doing puzzles, and in her earlier years, traveling to Marco Island, Florida with her beloved husband.

Surviving are four children, Edward P. Sheetz, Esq., Susan wife of David Stavish, Kathryn “Kathy” wife of Tim Risser, Deborah “Deb” wife of John Shuler, five grandchildren, Eric P., Travis J., Dustin S. Risser, Michael J. Shuler, Lindsey Ruzzo, as well as seven great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Doris Sarge. Preceding her in death was a brother and sister.

The family would like to thank the outstanding care provided to Betty in her final days from both the assisted living staff at Long Community and Hospice & Community Care. Those desiring may send contributions in Betty’s memory to Presbyterian Senior Care Foundation, https://www.givetosrcare.org/donate-now/, or to Hospice & Community Care, Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Betty’s funeral service at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin.