Betty J. Hutchens

Betty J. Hutchens obituary

Betty J. Hutchens

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Betty Hutchens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Waite Funeral Home Medina on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Betty Hutchens, age 93, passed away on October 9, 2025, in Medina, Ohio. She was born on February 21, 1932, to the late Lester and Nora Vinson in Doylestown, Ohio. She is survived by her treasured children Keith Barrington, William Searcey, Loretta Felty and Barbara (Jerry) Nothstine; cherished grandchildren David (Cindy) Barrington, Lisa (Paulo)Amaral, Bryan (Shelly) Barrington, Candace Felty, Mackenzie (Jennifer) Taylor, Madeline Taylor, 6 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Betty is preceded in death by the love of her life, James Hutchens; daughters Linda Barrington and Rebecca Searcey; many brothers and sisters; son-in-law Ronald Felty.

Betty enjoyed being active in many community organizations. Most importantly, she was the matriarch and glue to her family. Betty will be dearly missed by all.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Waite Funeral Home in Medina from 4-8pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the funeral home at 11am. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Waite Funeral Home- Medina

765 N Court Street, Medina, OH 44256

Send Flowers

Oct

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Waite Funeral Home- Medina

765 N Court Street, Medina, OH 44256

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Waite Funeral Home Medina