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Betty E. (Swartz) Mentzer

October 23, 1926 — July 29, 2018

Betty E. Mentzer. Age 91, of Carlisle passed Sunday, July 29,2018 at her residence with her loving family by her side
She was born in Carlisle on October 23, 1926 to the late Hershel R. and Catherine (Hefflefinger) Swartz and was the widow of Russell E. Mentzer Sr. who passed December 4, 2012 after 60 years of marriage.
Betty was a very active member of the Carlisle VFW Post #477, The Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, and the Carlisle Eagles Aerie Lodge #1299. In her spare time, Betty enjoyed bowling, bingo, gardening, crocheting, quilting and spending time with her loving family.
She is survived by two sons: Rickey J. Mentzer (wife Susan) of Carlisle, Ron C. Mentzer (wife Susan) of Stevensville, MT; four grandchildren, Chris Tina Mentzer of Williamsport, Brandie Mentzer-Gordon (husband Jon) of Carlisle, Rickey Mentzer of Philadelphia, and Christopher Mentzer (and companion Kelly Varner) of Newville; five great-grandchildren, Patrick, Colton, Cale, Kirah, and Elijah; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Robby and Russell Mentzer, Jr., one daughter, Cathy Ann Mentzer, six brothers, Hershel, Don, Bob, Jack, John, and Kay Swartz.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory 2020 W. Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA with Chaplain Keith Searfoss officiating. Interment will be in the Westminster Memorial Gardens. There will be a viewing Saturday at the funeral home from 10 am until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made to Grane Hospice, 1200 Camp Hill Bypass, Suite 205, Camp Hill, PA 17011, or the Alzheimer Foundation, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA.

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

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