Obituaries
Elizabeth S. (Betty) Jacobs, 93
December 22, 2024
Elizabeth S. (Betty) Jacobs, passed away at Luthercare in Lititz on December 22, 2024 at the age of 93. Born in Lancaster to Ira P. Fisher and Elizabeth S. Hurst Fisher, Betty lived most of her adult life in Millersville, PA. She was married to Wilmer E. Jacobs for 69 years at the time of his passing in 2022.
Betty was preceded in death by siblings Ira P. Fisher Jr, Robert A Fisher, Elsie P. Bippus, and Nancy Stoe, and is survived by one sister, Rufina Wittle. Betty graduated from JP McCaskey High School and Chestnut Hill School of Nursing. She subsequently worked at Columbia Hospital, in the office of Dr. Milton Lu, and for United Cerebral Palsy. Mid-life, Betty obtained a degree in Social Work from MSU and completed her career working for the Lancaster Co. Office of Aging. She enjoyed trips to Ocean City, MD, hosting family gatherings, and serving on church council and various committees. Betty and Pete were active members of Ascension Lutheran Church, Willow Street.
Betty is survived by daughter Jeanne, husband of Steven Parker, Selinsgrove, and son Peter Jacobs, Lancaster as well as four grandchildren Summerlee, Jedediah, Laura, and Mark and two great grandchildren.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church or to the Luther Acres Benevolent Care Fund.
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Condolences to the Family
January 04, 2025
Our sincerest condolences on Betty’s passing. We will fondly remember our dear friend and Office of Aging colleague of many years – especially her kind and joy-filled heart! Rest in peace Betty, and may God bless and bring comfort to you all in the days to come.
Jacqueline Burch and Betty Sementelli
December 31, 2024
Jeanne and family, I Am so sad. Your mom and I were such good friends at the Office of aging. We had so many enjoyable work activities and also social ones. We enjoyed many lunch times together. Rest in pease Betty. Jeanne peace and comfort to you and yours. Anne
December 31, 2024
I have such fond memories of Betty growing up at church. She performed almost every role in our church at one point or another. She was instrumental in getting our church moved from the city to Willow street so our church’s mission could continue to serve even more people with a larger facility. She was my Sunday School teacher and youth group leader. She lead many women’s retreats. She was everywhere!! She was respected and admired by many. She made a big impact on my life and for that I am eternally grateful. Betty, may you rest in God’s loving embrace and reunite with your husband. In God’s Peace!❤️❤️🙏🙏
Diane (Seiple) Heim
