Betty L. “Aunt Betty” O’Brien, age 88, of Chambersburg, PA passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 17, 1924 in Scotland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Blanche Davis Scott.
Mrs. O’Brien dedicated over 30 years of service to the Stanley Company in Chambersburg, where she retired in 1986. She enjoyed reading her bible, solving word search puzzles, going on cruises, trying new restaurants, going for drives through the country side, and especially spending time with her family; many of whom may not have been related, but she was still “Aunt Betty”. Known for her generosity and thoughtfulness, Aunt Betty always remembered to send a card, no matter if it was a birthday, holiday, or a simple kind gesture.
Surviving are two sons, Joey Stickell II of Chambertsburg, PA and Jeffrey Stickell (wife Angela Zanin Stickell) of Chambersburg; four grandsons, Joey F. Stickell III (wife Megan) of Chambersburg, PA, Joshua Stickell (companion Lisa Longo) of Chambersburg, PA, Seth R. Stickell and Wade Stickell of Chambersburg, PA; two great grandchildren, Kaleigh Ryan Stickell and Jordan Patrick “Little Man” Stickell; two siblings, Robert L. Scott (wife Delores) of Fayetteville, PA and James Scott (wife Jean) of Chambersburg, PA; and a cherished niece, Tamela M. Rife (husband Bryan) of Chambersburg, PA; and a host of other family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Stickell and her second husband, James W. O’Brien; a son, James George Scott; and three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA; where Pastor George Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will be private.