Betty Butler Missal, 79, of Larksville, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
She was born, September 2, 1940 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was the daughter of the late John P. Butler and Florence McNulty Butler. After graduating from St. Leo's High School, she went to work as the Food Service Director at St. Aloysius School Cafeteria for 25 years, until her retirement. She dedicated her life to her greatest joy, her family. She was an active member of the St. Aloysius Altar and Rosary Society, Donegal Society; member and officer of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, member of the Hanover AMVETS and past president of the Auxiliary and member of the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary, Larksville.
Betty is survived by her loving and devoted husband Ronald of 59 years, sons, Ronald Missal Jr. of Kingston; Edward Missal and his wife, Julie of Mountain Top; John Missal of Albrightsville and Gary Missal and his wife, Maureen of Dallas. Grandchildren, Lauren, Nicole, Ronnie, Kayley, Jessica, Susan, Samantha and Johnny. Great-Grandchildren, Jacob, Ella, Laith and Adam. Sisters, Maureen Richards of Syracuse, NY; Jean Stull and her husband, Tom Stull of Larksville; brother, John Butler and his wife, Alma of Plymouth; brother in law James Hannon of Ashley; brother in law Gerald Missal and his wife, Sylvia of Boston, Mass and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Katherine Lewandoski and Margaret Hannon, brothers-in-law Milton Richards and Joseph Lewandoski.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, St. Aloysius Church, 143 Division St. Wilkes-Barre at 11:00 am on Monday, September 16, 2019 with Reverend Richard Cirba officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 9:00 am until time of Mass at the church.
Betty touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will always be remembered and admired for her love, her constant and unwavering devotion to her family, her friends, her church and for her incredible sense of humor.
Arrangements by the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. Wilkes-Barre.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the America Cancer Society or St. Robert Bellarmine Parish.
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