Mrs. Betty J. Umberger

Betty J. (Dorman) Umberger, age 93, passed into the arms of her Savior on December 4, 2021. She was born in Lewisburg, PA and was raised by her maternal aunt, Dorothy (Dorman) Haas and her husband, Joe, of Danville, PA. On June 15, 1946 Betty married Richard V. Umberger at Trinity Lutheran Church in Danville. They had four children: Carol L. (Tom Schwendtner), Richard M. (Julie), Kevin W. (LuAnn), and Joel D. (Kathy).

Family was always a priority for Betty and she enjoyed spending time with her children, and seven grandchildren: Daniel (Scarlet) and David (Jeannie) Schwendtner, Richard Umberger (Lindsey), Elizabeth (Jay) McDonald, Emily (Jeremy) Hartman, Erin (Theo Stanley) Umberger, and Shaun Umberger.  She was GiGi to nine great grandchildren: Hannah Schwendtner; Gabriel and Graham Schwendtner; Addison and Lincoln McDonald; Lucas, Rylan, and Eli Hartman; and Connor Stanley.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; infant son, Brian; and in November of this year, her daughter-in-law, Julie.

Early in her marriage she worked at Hamilton Watch in Lancaster, PA. Later she worked as a seamstress and at Wenton/Adidas Shoes in Kutztown, and as a nanny. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards and games with her great grands, crossword puzzles, and bingo with friends at Saucony Cross Apartments.

Betty was known as a woman of strong faith and was a member of Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church in Dryville, PA. She also attended Fleetwood Bible Church with her son Rick. For many years she was active serving at the seafood suppers at Christ Lutheran as well as serving at funeral luncheons and on the pastoral care team.

In addition to her immediate family, Betty is survived by her sister, Sandra Plotts of Royersford. Betty and Sandy enjoyed many trips cross country in Sandy's RV, as well as trips to the Bahamas.

Betty leaves behind a legacy of love and faith that sustains her family now as they mourn her passing.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Betty's life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, 16 Dryville Road, Fleetwood (Dryville), PA, with The Reverend Martin Milne officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the church.

Burial will follow the services at Berks County Memorial Gardens, Fleetwood, (Maidencreek Township), PA. There will be luncheon at the church following the burial.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Linda Pottieger or Marjorie Bailey Scholarship Funds at Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, or to the American Heart Association.

Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.