Betty I. Krisko

KRISKO – Betty I., 90, Manchester, Pennsylvania; formerly of Mount Hope, died October 1, 2019, at home. Born October 5, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Oscar and Arvilla (Plunk) Long.

Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Krisko, who died November 5, 2000; infant daughter; brother, Oscar “Bud” Long; and half-brother, John Dixon.

Survived by sons, Barry G., married to Mary Ellen (Reighard), Elizabethtown; Ricky O., married to Coralie (Cruickshank), Hollsopple; and David S., married to Susan (Campbell), Manchester; grandson, Barry Jr., married to Amy (Intrieri), Elizabethtown; and beloved great-grandchildren, Connor and Lily Krisko.

Betty attended Strinestown United Brethren Church and was a past member of South Fork First United Methodist Church. Betty worked as a clerk for the former Penn Traffic Company, Hess’s Department Store, and Bonton. She loved her faithful dogs, Sadie, Heidi, and Duchess; enjoyed painting ceramics, tending to her plants, and spending time with family.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday October 5, 2019, at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., 621 Maple Street, South Fork, the Reverend Terry Trudgen presiding.

Interment, Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to her caregiver Beverly Boyd for her kindness and compassion.