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Betty Dyke Obituary
Age 69, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Monday, October 6, 2008, in Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. Betty was born on July 26, 1939 in Wellsboro, PA, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Scranton) Hartzell. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 46 years, Colie J. Dyke, on May 30, 2008. Prior to her retirement, Betty was formerly employed by the Ponderosa Motel in Mansfield, PA, and the A & P plant in Elmira, NY. She was a hard worker and a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her dogs, crocheting and cooking. Betty is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Jay Horton of Elmira, NY; three grandchildren, a very special granddaughter, Nicole Abplanalp (John Paul) Zisk, Jeffrey A. and Austin L. Horton, all of Elmira, NY; three great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Karen Johnson of Georgia; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Ellen King of Wellsboro, PA, and Sherry and Nick Giammichele of Lockport, NY. In addition to her husband, Betty was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia L. Mitchell. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 9, 2008, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Schooley and Layman Sam Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, NY. The family will provide the flowers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA 16933, to assist with expenses. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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Terry Horton
November 2, 2008
A Mothers touch, A Mother's kiss, A grieving daughter, Your're greatly missed.
An empty house , An empty chair, A Mothers love, No longer there.
A broken heart, Tear filled eye, Another soul to fill the sky.
Many memories in my mind, Some I laugh, Some I cry.
The times we shared, The laughs we had, Things I miss when I think of you Mom.
Realizing that's all I have to hold on too, Only memories, Of what once was you.
Missing your laugh, I will never again hear.
That is the reality that fills me with so much fear.
No more smile on your face, No more warmth of your embrace.
The last hug, The last kiss, The last "goodbye" leaves me with one last wish....
To have you Mom, here today, never to leave your Daughter this way.
A Mother's touch, A mother's kiss, a grieving daughter, YOU'RE GREATLY MISSED!
Linda Nellis
October 11, 2008
To a Special Aunt, there are so many memories that I have of you and they will live on forever in my heart. I am okay with this because after seeing you in the hospital and how you were suffering, I know now that you are finally at peace and with Colie, your mother and sister and all your special little dogs that have gone before you. You rest now till we meet again. Make sure you tell Grammie Johnson I love her and miss her.
Love, Linda
Bob Johnson
October 11, 2008
Betty, my dear Sister. How it hurts to know that you have gone. I may have lived far away but my sisters are always in my heart and thought about often. You guys have done alot for me and my family and I will never forget that. I know that Colie, Mother and Patty were there with open arms to greet you, give them my love. The memories I have of when I was little and going "down home" will live on in me forever. You rest now Sis. Gone but will never be forgotten.
Love, Your Brother, Bob
MaryEllen King
October 11, 2008
My Sister, Betty~~I am not good at writing words. You know how special you have always been to me and you will always be in my heart. You suffered so much the last month and you are now resting in peace. Tell Mother and Patty I said hello and give them my love and I miss you all so very much.
Love, MaryEllen
Lisa Stevens
October 9, 2008
My prayers are with the family as they get through this hard time of having lost a loved Grandmother. I have much sympathy for Nicole and John Paul as I know that Nicole was so incredibly close with her Grandma. She will always be with you in your heart.
Kelli & Bryan Giammichele
October 8, 2008
our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. So sorry for you loss.
Marilyn & Bob Sullivan
October 8, 2008
Sherry
Bob and I are so sorry to hear about Betty. Such a loss. She now is at peace with Colie, your sister Patty and your Mom. I am sure they are talking and remembering how great a sister and daughter they have left here on earth. You were always there to take care of, to worry about and to help each of them. You are a very special person and I am sure you will keep on as you have been and take care of all. The loss of a loved one is such a sad grief, but keep your memories and thoughts of them and it will help you. Please give the rest of the family our condolences.
Charlie Brennan
October 8, 2008
My thought and prayers are with Betty and her family.I was always impressed with the love,care and commitment that Betty showed to Colie during his illness and i always enjoyed her warmth and smile during my visits to her home which i will surely miss.My thoughts and prayers are with Betty and her family.Charlie Brennan Area Agency on Aging.
Nicole Zisk
October 7, 2008
My Loving Grandma, you are so strong to fight for your life like you did, it was so impressing to me. Holding your hand and being there with you through the hard times when you needed someone to tell you it was okay and that you were so greatly loved. I will hold you in my heart very close forever. You leave behind such great memories in my life and John-Paul's as well as the children's. I shed all my tears remembering you, and all the wonderful things about you! I Miss You Very Much and I Love You...
Kathy Kreller
October 7, 2008
May the love of family and friends bring you comfort in this time of loss. Kathy and Bob Kreller
Philip and Susan Murphy
October 7, 2008
Sherry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your sister was so very lucky to have a loving and caring sister in you. She is at peace and is in a good place with the loved ones that she has wanted to be with. After a loved one passes on, we should hold in our hearts and minds the great memories and times that our life with our loved one is eternally remembered in our hearts.
The Murphy Family
Kristin Prohaska
October 7, 2008
My love and prayers go out to such a wonderful family.
Sherry Giammichele
October 7, 2008
My dear sister,
You fought such a battle until there was no more fight in you. What is getting me through this is knowing that you are no longer suffering, you went through so much the last few weeks of your life. You are at peace now and with Colie, Mother, Patty and your Dad. Give them my love and there will not be a day that goes by that I won't be thinking of you, Mother and Patty. I know that Niki and I would call you every day to see how you were doing and to just chat, I will miss my calls to you and I am so thankful that I was able to talk with you everyday. And I am thankful to have had you for my sister and in my life for 56 years. I love you, I miss you already and you will always live on in my heart. You rest in peace now.
With Loads of Love, your sister, Sherry
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