Betty A. Warthin, 86, of Fort Littleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Born July 20, 1939, in Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania,she was the daughter of the late George David and Gertrude Madeline (Guth) Ansell.
Betty was preceded in death by her six brothers—Harry, Donald, John, Homer, Carl, and Floyd Ansell.
A graduate of Saltillo High School and Shippensburg University, Betty dedicated 39 1/2 years to education as an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor at Forbes Road School District in Waterfall, PA. She was known for her caring heart, quiet strength, and fierce service to her students.
A devoted wife and mother, Betty is survived by her husband, William E. Warthin, her daughter Madeline Marie, and her grandson, Gabriel W. Stephenson.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and working to make her community a more loving and peaceful place for all.
A celebration is planned for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Presbyterian Church of McConnellsburg at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to join and share some food and camaraderie in her name.
Graveside services will be held prior to the celebration (11am) at Fairview Cemetery in Three Springs, PA for family and close friends only.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fulton County Library in her memory.
The family has entrusted Betty’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty, please visit the floral store.
