Betty Louise Bennett

On May 6, 2026, six days short of her 99th birthday, Betty Louise Bennett peacefully passed away to be with her Heavenly Father. Betty was born on May 12, 1927, in Salt Lake City, UT and then lived in Gibson, PA, ultimately becoming a longtime resident of New Milford, PA. Betty worked for Penn DOT, operated a roller skating rink in New Milford and made the Trail Diner the place to go when you wanted a good meal, a cup of coffee or just someone willing to listen to your life story. Betty was a devout member of the LDS Church and prided herself on adhering to its teachings. The Church played a huge role in shaping who she became and how she lived her life. Betty leaves behind a legacy that touched the hearts of all who learned her story, which would take a 12-episode series just to get through season 1. Starting with her proudest accomplishment, Betty was the mother to 8 children: Robert Bennett, Jr. (Debra High), Janette DeLarco (Emanuel “Monk” DeLarco), Gordon John Bennett (pre-deceased), Joseph Bennett (Julie Bennett), Kathleen Clay (Marc Clay), Celeste Eisenman (Michael Eisenman), Daniel Bennett (Diane Bennett), and David Bennett (pre-deceased). All of her surviving children married people that came to love and treat her as if she was their own mother. Betty had the pleasure of having 93 descendants, including children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, spouses and significant others. Throughout her life, Betty kept track of every one of her children and grandchildren and never let a Christmas or birthday go by without sending them a card and a gift. Betty’s happy place was her cottage at Owasco Lake, where she would host dinners for 20, 30, and sometimes more than 40 people. Life for Betty was simple: encircle her with family and watch her smile. Betty was truly a renaissance woman. Whether she was water skiing into her 50s, tending her garden into her 90s, watching her babies and grandbabies, or throwing together a strawberry rhubarb pie, Betty was always engaged in some activity that usually revolved around her family. Betty was no “yes” woman. She had her own ideas and she wasn’t afraid to share them. She will be deeply missed by her large, loving family and all who knew her. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 27832 PA-171, Susquehanna, PA 18847, at noon. There will be a luncheon held at the church from1:00-2:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Lakeview Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to noon before the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.

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Betty Louise Bennett

May 12, 1927 - May 6, 2026