Obituary of Betty Hockenberry, 83

Betty Jane Hockenberry, 83, of Bellefonte,passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in College Township. Born on September 21, 1928, in Bellefonte,she was the daughter of the late Stewart Keith Sr. and Erma V. (Lucas)Keith. She married John F. Hockenberry,Sr. who preceded her in death in 1998.

She attended the Bellefonte School System.

Betty was a homemaker; she loved traveling,camping and especially spending time with her family.

She was a member of the St. John Episcopal Church in Bellefonte.

Betty is survived by one daughter, Lou Erma Krape (Robert) of Wiliamsburg, VA, by five sons: John F. Hockenberry, Jr.(Iris) of Bellefonte, Stewart Hockenberry (Wilma) of Bellefonte, Thomas Hockenberry (Sharon) of Bellefonte, Dennis Hockenberry (Roxanne) of Bellefonte and Robbie Hockenberry (Ruthie) of Bellefonte, by her daughter-in-law, Cilia Hockenberry of Milesburg. Also surviving are three sisters: Lou Erma Gordon, Mary Ellen Stucky (Robert), Donna Hart (Patrick) by two brothers:William Keith, Daniel Keith (Jacqueline) and by twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Along with her parents was preceded in death by two sons: Gary Hockenberry, Jamie Hockenberry, one sister, Vivian Gillispie, four brothers: Stewart Keith, Jr.,Thomas Keith, Joe Keith, Harry Keith, one step-sister, Mary Ellen Rosenhoover, one granddaughter (Shawna Ray) and one great grandson (Hunter).

There will be a public viewing held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,February 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm, at the funeral home with Pastor Rob Tevis officiating.

Burial will follow in Meyer Cemetery, Benner Township.