Betty Louise (Bishop) Brumbaugh

Jan. 28, 1935 – Oct. 27, 2024

Brumbaugh

Betty Louise (Bishop) Brumbaugh, 89, of rural Williamsburg, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning at her residence. She was born in Curryville, daughter of the late Orlo and Lavenia (Wineland) Bishop.

On April 10, 1954, she married Mervin Grover Brumbaugh at her parents’ home in rural Williamsburg.

Surviving are her husband, Mervin, of 70 years; seven children: Doretta Chencharick (Mike) of Ramey, Darrell Brumbaugh (Connie), Dale Brumbaugh (Denice), Dwayne Brumbaugh (Sue), Dorcas Johnson and Dwight Brumbaugh, all of Williamsburg, and Denise Fawks (Bryan) of Altoona; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, David Bishop of Roaring Spring.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Abbi Brumbaugh; a son-in-law, Robert Johnson; and two brothers, Robert Bishop and Harold Bishop.

Betty was a 1953 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She was a faithful member of Heritage Baptist Church, rural Martinsburg.

She loved spending time with her family and using her sewing machine. Betty also enjoyed baking (she made the best angel food cake), cooking, crocheting, flower and vegetable gardening and canning.

Friends will be received from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg; and from 10 until 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Heritage Baptist Church, Martinsburg, where a funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., with Pastor Mark E. Biter officiating. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

Memorial contributions may be given to Heritage Baptist Church, 203 King James Lane, Martinsburg, PA 16662; or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 862, Carnegie, PA 15106.

Arrangements are by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg.