Betty M. (Snively) Hankinson

Mrs. Betty M. Hankinson, 79, of Juniata Street, New Baltimore died on the eve of Divine Mercy at 8:10 PM, Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at Windber Hospice.

Mrs. Hankinson was born in Bedford on Sunday, December 11, 1932,  the daughter of the late William and Mary Fannie (Zimmers) Snively.

She was the beloved wife of D.V. "Buddy" Hankinson, whom she married on August 30, 1952.  In addition to her husband she is survived by her loving children; Son- Michael T. Hankinson, at home; Daughter- Carolyn J. wife of  Willard Doric, Oberlin; Daughter- Betty Ann wife of  Kevin Quinn, Cincinnati, OH; Daughter- Joanne M. Hankinson, Johnstown; Daughter- Angela J. wife of  Bill Taggart, Cincinnati, OH; Brother- Leroy Snively, Columbus, OH; Brother- Richard Snively, Gettysburg; Brother- Thomas Snively, Claysburg. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Brandey, Elizabeth, Lindsey, Kevin, Michael, Lacey, Matt and Mabel and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Baumgardner and two brothers, Ted Snively and Billy Snively

Betty was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Baltimore and a member of the New Baltimore Sportsmen's Club.  She was a strong and courageous woman whose beautiful smile will be missed.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Baltimore at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 with Father George Jakopac celebrant.

Committal will be held at St. Johns Cemetery, New Baltimore.


Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg, where a vigil for the deceased will be held at 2:00 PM.

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