Betty J. Hennessy

Betty Hennessy was born on April 17, 1934, to Earl and Viola Pugh Stayrook in Logan County, Ohio and passed away peacefully in her own home on June 19, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat Hennessy and son, Thomas P. Hennessy; son-in-law, Rick Robison; sisters, Maxine (Fred) Aler, Dorlean (Jim) Guthrie, Elizabeth Herring; brothers, Robert Stayrook and Earl (Evelyn) Stayrook; brothers-in-law, Eugene Jackson, Tom Spain, Don Ritter, and Kaye Hunt.

She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Robison and son, Timothy (Dawn) Hennessy of St. Louis, Missouri. She is also survived by many grandchildren, Parker (Lindsey) Robison, Colin (Morgan) Robison, Bailey (Bryce Burden) Robison, Madison (Alex Cordeal) Hennessy, Morgan (Aaron Ropp) Robison, Harrison (Amber) Hennessy, Kennedy Hennessy, and Grant (Madalyn Lucas) Hennessy; Great Grandchildren, Maxton and Ava Robison, Hayes and Hadley Robison; Sisters, Christine Spain, Shirley (Fred) Larmore, Sharyl Jackson, Phyllis (Steve) Hunt-Jennings; Sister-in-law, Ruth Stayrook and Brother-in-law, Robert Stan Herring and many nieces and nephews.

Betty graduated from Huntsville Schools in 1952. She started her career at Production Credit in Wapakoneta, Ohio until she gave that up to raise a family. She then served as the executive secretary for the Mayor’s office for 33 years. After retiring from the Mayor’s Office, she then served 8 years as the fiscal officer for Lake Township. She and Pat enjoyed traveling together & spending their wintertime in Florida while making many lasting friendships along the way. Pat & Betty enjoyed many years together, being married for 55 years before Pat passed away in 2013.

Betty continued to travel throughout the years, volunteered at the Mary Rutan Hospital Guild, was an active member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church, enjoyed her time playing cards with the ladies, and mahjong at the Friendly Senior Center. She was an avid sports fan cheering on the Buckeyes, Reds, and her grandchildren. Betty had an infectious smile and energy as she lit up every room. There are many memories with family and friends of the great gatherings at the Hennessy home throughout the years, whether it be in the backyard in Bellefontaine or on the back patio in Florida. She enjoyed family gatherings and loved spending as much time as she could with her sisters, brothers, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Betty remained very active and was always ready to join in on the fun! The memories she has made will stick with her family and friends forever.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine. The funeral will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Church, PO Box 32, 3746 U.S 68 North, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Hennessy family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.

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