Betty Virginia Ruetschi

Betty Virginia Ruetschi, 79, of Prosperity, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Victoria Manor in Oakdale. She was born on March 21, 1941 in Washington, the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Lobozzo Ward. Betty graduated from Washington High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship and Mt. Hermon Church most of her adult life. She loved to dance, and many times was the first one on the dance floor. On September 11, 1960, Betty married Leo Vance Ruetschi, who died September 20, 2003. Leo had MS and Betty took care of him for many years. A beloved wife, Mom and Nana, Betty is survived by daughters, Brenda (the late Paul) Bardella of Washington, and Sonja (the late Scott) Hatfield of Washington; brothers Robert Ward of Washington and Donald Ward of Michigan; grandchildren Jeremi (Melissa) Bardella, Justin (Brandi) Bardella, Kayla (Eric) Ferris, and Preston Hatfield; three precious great-granddaughters, Mya, Julia, and Paisley; and many nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her brother Harry Ward Jr. and sisters Shirley Orskey and Doreen Ward. There will be a time of public visitation at Mt. Hermon Church, Friday, January 22, 2021, from 1:30 pm-2:00 pm. A public service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastors Steve Ramey and Dave Decker officiating. Interment will follow at Prosperity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon Church, 200 Banetown Rd, Amity, PA 15311. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com