Betty Bertschinger

Betty Anita Bertschinger, 97, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Carmel Home. She was born in Mercer, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1922 to the late James Fredrick and Cora Wentz Clulow. She had received her degree and worked as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization, and former member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Spring Hill, Florida. Betty was a homemaker, avid letter writer, and enjoyed volunteering her time for others. Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Joseph Moritsch Bertschinger, her brother, Glen Clulow and his wife, Molly Clulow, and her foster sister, Lucy and her husband George Williams. Betty is survived by her children, Janice Fae (Dr. Roger) Guthrie of Keller, Texas, and Jeffrey J. (Marla) Bertschinger, of Owensboro, Kentucky; her grandchildren, Ryan (Angela) Guthrie, Robyn Guthrie, Rachel (Charles) Bonner, Roman (Sarah) Guthrie, Rory (Briana) Guthrie, David (Rachelle) Bertschinger; nine great-grandchildren; and one niece and three nephews. Services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Carmel Home, with Father John Vaughan officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Pennsylvania. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, December 30, 2019 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, and again from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Tuesday at the Carmel Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Carmel Home; 2501 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Bertschinger. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Betty Anita Bertschinger at www.haleymcginnis.com