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Obituary of Betty J. Yearick, 89

Name of Deceased Betty J. Yearick
Age 89
Date of Death 03/30/2013
Date of Birth 06/03/1923
Funeral Home Steven R Neff Funeral Home

Betty J. Yearick, 89, formerly of Rebersburg, passed from this life on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Wynwood House in Centre Hall. Born on June 3, 1923 in Rebersburg, Betty was a daughter of the late H. Laurence and Ruth Wert Diehl. She was a 1940 graduate of Miles Township High School. On January 26, 1944, she married Malcolm S. Yearick who preceded her in death on March 20, 2007.

Betty was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Rebersburg and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed taking bus trips with her husband in their earlier years and attending the Grange Fair. Betty was well known for her homemade pies. She made pie making an art. When attending the Yearick reunion, family would compete for her whole pies when they were auctioned off to the highest bidder. Betty is survived by many, many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 – 12 noon on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Rebersburg. The funeral will follow at noon with Rev. Jon Morningstar and Rev. Marvin Freed officiating. Betty will be laid to rest in the Lutheran Reformed Cemetery in Rebersburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Betty may be given to Yearick Cemetery Association, c/o Tom Barner, Po Box 250, Centre Hall, Pa. 16828.