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Betty J. Marker

Betty J. Marker, 86, of Lewistown, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at her home.

Born Aug. 9, 1931, in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Mary (Yocum) and Anson Kochenderfer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: husband, Richard A. Marker; son, Barry Marker; two brothers, John and Jake Kochenderfer; three sisters, Dorothy Wagner, Mary Wyland and Judy Corkins.

She is survived by: daughter, Diane M. Soltis and husband, Paul, of Duncannon; son, Richard A. Marker Jr. and wife, Karan, of Harrisburg; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings, Peggy Barnes, of Lewistown, Shirley Searer, of Milroy, James Kochenderfer, of Iowa, and Gerald Kochenderfer, of Lewistown.

Earlier in life, she was a bookkeeper for R.A. Marker General Contractor, and then later, owner of Rolling Hills Estates.

She was a member of Maitland Church of the Brethren; and active in her luncheon group, W.O.W. – Women of Wit and Wisdom.

Betty was known for her creative costumes.

A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes Inc., Woodlawn, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown, with Rev. Jeannine Berube officiating.

Interment will take place in Maitland Cemetery, Lewistown.

Memorials in Betty’s name may be made to Maitland Church of the Brethren, 315 Crossover Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstine funeralhome.com