Betty L. Root

Betty L. Root, 81 formerly of Manheim, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, Manheim. Born in Manheim, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elsie Moyer Sides. Betty worked for Datcon Instrument Company East Petersburg. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church Manheim. Her interests included: crocheting, visiting Raystown Lake, and spending time with her family. Surviving are two daughters: Sharon L. wife of Ronald H. Shank, Connie G. wife of Larry Fetter, all of Manheim, three sons: Dennis R. husband of Cheryl Tracy Waughtel, Randy L. husband of Gin Lee Waughtel all of Lancaster, John K. Jr. husband of Jenny Freed Root of Manheim, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a sister, Arlene Steffy of Lancaster. Preceding her in death is a son, William D. Waughtel, a granddaughter, Carman Kreider, a son-in-law, Rick Kreider, two brothers: Victor and Lincoln Sides and a sister, Mildred Graybeal. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her memorial service at the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square, Manheim on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in Hernley Mennonite Cemetery Rapho Township. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6:00 PM until the time of the service. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Betty's memory to the Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community 3026 Mt. Hope Home Road Manheim, PA 17545.