Betty Irene Richey

Betty Irene Richey obituary, Mount Pleasant, PA

Betty Irene Richey

Betty Richey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks Funeral Home - Connellsville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Betty Irene Richey, 90 of Connellsville died on Friday August 15, 2025 in the Harmon House, Mount Pleasant. She was born on January 30, 1935 in Connellsville a daughter of the late David and Marian Wilhelm Richey. Betty was a graduate of Connellsville High School and a graduate of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was employed by UPMC and worked under Dr. Bernard Fisher in the lab on Breast Cancer Research. She is survived by her nephew, Lawrence D. Krampitz of Connellsville. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Naomi R. Krampitz and a nephew, Mark S. Krampitz. As per the wishes of Betty there will be no public viewing or services. Her interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park. All arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville. To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com
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