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Betty F. Daniel 1925-2026

Betty Daniel, 101, a resident at Transitions Healthcare (Shook Home) passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026.

Betty F. Daniel
Betty F. Daniel

Prior to living at Transitions Healthcare, she was a long-time resident of Scotland, PA. She was a member of the Open Door Church. 

Betty graduated from the Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1943 and started working at the Chambersburg Dairy which later became Harrisburg Dairies. She worked there for over 40 years as a clerk. 

She married Rex Daniel on August 10, 1946. They marriage lasted more than 70 years. They enjoyed traveling and visited much of the U.S. and eastern Canada with their children. 

Betty was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Funk and widow to Rex Daniel Sr. She was also predeceased by a brother, Larry; three sisters, Marjorie (Polly), Shirley Kohler, and Dorothy Smith; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Daniel. 

She is survived by two sons, Rex and Greg; a daughter-in-law, Flora; two grandchildren, Scott and Michael; and one great-grandson. 

Graveside service will be held on Friday, October 9 at 2 p.m. in Norland Cemetery. Pastor Mike Sanders will be officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. 

Condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

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