Betty E. Sollenberger

Betty E. Sollenberger, age 79, who had been living with her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Alice and James Eaton of 4625 Railroad Rd. Chambersburg, Pa. and was formerly of 3583 Buchanan Trail West Greencastle died at 12 noon on Wednesday March 11, 2009 in her home.

Born May 29, 1929 in Chambersburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Edgar Bruce and Mary (Jones) Rupert.

She helped her husband in operating the family farm in the Mercersburg area. Betty was a member of the Trinity United Church Of Christ of Mercersburg, Pa. She was a member and one of the founders of the Farm Women''s Group 6.

Betty was a 1949 graduate of Chambersburg High School.

She and her husband, Roy L. Sollenberger were married November 18, 1949. He died on Monday May 29, 2006.

Surviving family are, two daughters Mary Alice (Wife of James) Eaton, Chambersburg, Ruth Ann Stevens (Companion of Ray Seigler), Bath, Pa., two sons, John E. Sollenberger (Companion of Diane King), Thurmont, Md., Jay R. (Husband of Bonnie) Sollenberger, Greencastle, two sisters, Doris Allen and Helen Bernecker, both of Chambersburg, one brother, Edgar Rupert Jr., Orrstown, Pa., seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother Richard Jones.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday March 14 at 2:30 P.M. from the Lincoln Cemetery in Chambersburg with Rev. Todd Riser officiating. There will be no public viewing. Memorial contributions may be given in her memory to Lutheran Home Care And Hospice 2700 Luther Dr. Chambersburg, Pa. 17202. Arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman And Son funeral Home of Greencastle. Online condolences can be expressed at www.zimmermanfh.com.