Betsy Rae (Ralston) Fetterman, 83, of Penn Run, died Friday, April 15th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 2nd, 1938 in Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Samuel “Lemmon” Ralston and Leila (Haney) Ralston. She was the wife of Thomas N. Fetterman, of Penn Run, spending over 60 years together.
Betsy was a graduate of IUP obtaining a degree in Elementary Music and spent her career teaching at Penns Manor as an Elementary Music Teacher.
Betsy performed in various string and choral ensembles, participated in a Volksmarch (10K walk) in all 50 states and 6 Canadian Provinces, and enjoyed swimming, boating, snorkeling, and sightseeing; especially in the many National Parks she visited. She also participated in Western Square-dancing in Pennsylvania and Arizona; and belonged to Todd Bird Club and the Indiana Road Runners Club.
In addition to her husband, Thomas; Betsy is survived by her children: Debbie Zanfino (Gregg), of Silver City, NM; and Tom Fetterman Jr. (Wendy), of Penn Run; grandchildren: Brandy Simpler (Lance), of Phoenix, AZ; and Jed Fetterman, of Penn Run. She will also be missed by her great-grandchildren: Devany, Layne, Henley, and Leighton and also by her numerous nieces and nephews. Other surviving family members include her brother-in-law, William Fetterman; sister-in-law, Linda Brendlinger & her husband, Tim, all of Brush Valley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Ruby Jane McKelvey; and her brother-in-law, Jim McKelvey; sister-in-law, Wilda Nibert and her husband, Philip “Crow” Nibert.
From Betsy: “As my life comes to a conclusion, I would like to remember all with thanks and love. First to God, my Lord, and thanks especially for his precious gifts (John 3:16). Second to my husband Tom of 60 + years, we have shared a lot of trips and activities over the years. A special thanks for providing my care in the last few years, I love you. Last, to family and friends, Tom and I have enjoyed so many wonderful times with you all. I thank you for the wonderful memories and send you each thoughts of love (1 John 4:7).”
Betsy’s family would like to offer a special thank you to 365 Hospice for their care and compassion over the past several months.
All service arrangements are private, the Fetterman family is being assisted by Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana.
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