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Betty Lou Price 1947-2026

Betty L. Price, 79 of Chambersburg, PA passed away at home on Friday, September 25, 2026 after a brief illness.

Betty Lou Price
Betty Lou Price

Betty was born on April 7, 1947, in Petersburg, Huntingdon Co. PA., a daughter born to the late Benjamin Sr. and Alice (Brenneman) Kern.

Betty enjoyed playing bingo and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children,  Lisa, Dennis (Troy), Edward (Carol), Edwin (Tracy), Crystal (Brian) and Amy; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and her siblings, William Kern, Randy Kern, Jenny Gummo, Sandy Wilson and Carol Kern.

In addition to her parents Betty is preceded in death by her siblings, David, Robert, Sharon, Dennis, Martha, Benjamin Jr., and Paul.

A private family service will be held to celebrate her life.

Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.

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