Ellen Marion Betcke

Ellen Marion Betcke, 79, of Newberry Twp., Etters, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, in Fairview Twp. from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She retired as a Proofreader from Atlas Graphics. A 44 year member of Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church, and a member of the Red Land Senior Center. Born on February 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marion (Saladin) Fitzpatrick. Ellen was a graduate (with Honors) of the New York State College for Teachers, Albany NY (SUNY Albany) with a degree in English. Raised on the outskirts of the Adirondack mountains she felt most at home in or around the various southern Adirondack lakes. A passion she passed on to her children. Ellen enjoyed a good game of bridge or just sitting and reading a good book. Her greatest joys were her family and friends.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Joseph P. Betcke; a son, David R. Betcke of Etters; three daughters, Kim E. Betcke of Etters, Ann M. Jadro (Alan E.) of Madison, NJ, and Susan L. Betcke of Harrisburg; a sister, Gail Brozek (Carl) of Webster, NY; a grandson, Matthew A. Jadro of Elizabethtown.
Memorial services will be held at Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church on Wednesday July 6th at 11:00 AM. The church is located at 402 Valley Road, Etters, with the Rev. Dr. Deborah J. Heisley-Cato officiating.
Visitation will be held at the church immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Red Land Senior Center (www.redlandseniorcenter.org), 736 Wyndamere Road, Lewisberry, Pa 17339. For more information or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.parthemore.com.