Betty Geraldine Fretz

Betty Geraldine Fretz, 87 of Washington, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at The Grove. She was born December 14, 1932 in Claysville, the daughter of the late Kilborne Hancher Sr. and Irene Pearl Gray Hancher. Betty worked in housekeeping at the Washington Hospital for 25 years. She was a former member of Loyal Orders of Moose #22 Ladies Auxilliary. Betty enjoyed spending time outdoors and gardening. On March 17, 1982, she married James Fretz, who died in 1992. Surviving are a son, James (Daphne) Molinaro of Canonsburg; a daughter, Irene Molinaro Byrd of Washington; three brothers, Kilborne (Vera) Hancher Jr., Earl Lee Hancher of Florida, Edward Lloyd Hancher of Washington; two grandchildren Zackary Byrd and Amber Grady; great grandchildren, Madison and Logan Byrd; many nieces and nephews. Deceased are a son, James Molinaro who died in infancy and two brothers, Donald Rex Hancher and William Wayne Hancher. Friends will be received Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 11 to 1 p.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington. Burial will follow at West Alexander Cemetery.