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Tyler Sargeant
March 6, 2015
Rest in peace Grandma. I'll always remember your scrapple breakfast and you trying to scrub my birthmark off of my left cheek.
Tandy Stewart
March 3, 2015
Dear Jean, Tom,
Donnie, and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a fun lady. She was an excellent cook and I always looked forward to visiting with her at the farm.
Linda Bunker Salyers
March 3, 2015
Tom, Jean and Donnie, I will miss your Mom and our phone calls and the friendship and love she always showed me. She called and comforted me when my Mom died, she always had the words I needed to hear. She was my "other" Mother! That's the way she always signed her cards and letters to me! I truly loved her that way. I understand your grief and my heart hurts for all of you. I am sorry I was away and didn't know until 2/26. I would love to have been there to honor her life. Many thanks to you Donnie for letting me know. God Bless You All!
February 23, 2015
Dear Jean,Tom,and Don and families, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my visits to see Betty over the last two years. I will miss seeing her. Such a beautiful and kind lady. We enjoyed talking about all the people we both knew. Prayers for healing and fond memories of your mother for all of you. Donna Strouse,Bellefonte,Pa.
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Pierson McCallum, Dwyer HS JV Place Kicker
Carolyn Ford
February 22, 2015

Pierson McCallum, Great-Grandson
Carolyn Ford
February 22, 2015

Stacia Louise Grubb McCallum
Carolyn Ford
February 22, 2015

Pierson Charles McCallum, Great-Grandon, and Stacia Louise Grubb McCallum, Grand-Daughter.
Carolyn Ford
February 22, 2015
Carolyn Ford
February 22, 2015
Sending condolences to Betty's, Nana's, family and friends brings back so many memories of her. As my mother-in-law she taught me about canning and freezing, and appreciating her life as a farmer's wife. She baked the highest pies and the best golden raisin-filled cookies.
For my daughter, Stacia Louise, she was a kind and attentive grandmother keeping her overnight many times when small and when she was older, taking her camping with Pap-Pap. For Stacia, the time spent with them was special and important to her.
We tell Pierson Charles McCallum, her great-grandson, all the stories so both her memory and Pap-Pap's will live on.
No matter how long someone has lived, it is always sad when they leave. She was a great lady.
Love, Carolyn Ford
February 22, 2015
Tom and Stacia .. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family in this time of loss.
Kenneth & Donna Deardorff Varcoe
Jennifer Sargeant-Bentley
February 22, 2015
My brother and I have so many fond memories. Grandma Grubab made the best spaghetti in the world. Her carpets smelled of beautiful perfume, which made sliding down the stairs in her "slippery" night gowns so much more enjoyable! The basement frig always had birch bark beer and fudge. She captivated us with her stories and we will never forget them.
Lana Way Salisbury
February 21, 2015
Tom, Jeannie, and Don: Much sympathy from our family to yours. There are so many warm memories.
Vicki Kephart Scheirer
February 21, 2015
Jean, Tom, Donny, and your families, It is with a heavy heart I read your Mom's obituary this morning. I have many fond memories of your Mom as we grew up. She was such a beautiful and classy lady. I hope your memories will bring you smiles and joy. I ask God to give you strength and comfort you with his peace in the coming days. I am recovering from shoulder surgery and will not be able to attend the service but I will be thinking of you.
Jean Sargeant
February 21, 2015
Dear Mom, Thank you for waiting for me to arrive. I have and will think of you everyday. I will miss our daily phone calls. I love you, Jeannie
Richard Markle
February 21, 2015
My condolences to the whole family. I remember many, many years ago of suggesting to Betty, who was suffering from a cold, that she should try some brandy with honey. She asked if this would help, and I replied if it didn't help the cold, she would at least sleep easier. May God bless you all.
Mitch McCallum
February 21, 2015
I am saddened by your loss. Stacia had very fond memories and the few times I met her she was a wonderful,supportive and eloquent person. May God be with you and your family during these sad times.
February 21, 2015
Hi Donny & Carol.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of Betty. She was certainly my best friend here at Elmcroft. My heart aches for you. If you find the stitchery I did for her, I would appreciate it if you would let me have it. It will remind me that she still lives in my heart.
Thanks, Love, Mary Harrison ([email protected])
Alice Hocker
February 21, 2015
Jean and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Alice Kline Hocker
Carol Grubb
February 21, 2015
Betty - you were more than a "mother-in-law" to me - I will especially miss your stories! I will always love you.
February 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss . Frank Gibboney
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