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Betty DiRaimo Obituary

Betty S. DiRaimo, born in Ronceverte, West Virginia, passed away at her home on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the age of 87. She was a resident of the Peninsula for 51 years and retired as a Customer Service Specialist from Suntrust Bank after 27 years of service. Betty devoted her time to taking care of her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Carmine DiRaimo and Myles Wetzel Kersey, her son, Mark David Kersey, and her grandson, Myles Christopher Campbell.

Betty is survived by her daughters Karen Lynn Kersey Dougherty and Anna Marie Kersey Campbell (Chris), her son Brian P. Kersey, and three grandchildren, Sarah Anastasia Dougherty (Alex Gralski), Erin Elizabeth Dougherty Cookery (Marc), and Jacob Tyler Campbell.

A graveside service will be held in Betty's honor at Peninsula Memorial Park Mausoleum on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank, https://hrfoodbank.org/ and Habitat for Humanity, habitat.org/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">https://secure.habitat.org/.

Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Press on Dec. 11, 2022.

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Tami Russell

February 7, 2023

I am so sorry to hear about Betty´s passing. I worked with Betty for several years at Suntrust Executive Drive. Betty was the sweetest, kindest most loving person I have ever known! The world was a better place because Betty was in it!

Tami Hutton Russell

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December 31, 2022

My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time.

Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

December 11, 2022

Miss Betty was such a sweet and lovely lady. May choirs of angels sing her to her eternal rest. I know she will be missed.
Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

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