Obituary of Betty Ann Confer
Betty Ann Confer, 87, of Pittsfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her residence with her husband Andrew of 61 years by her side.
Betty was born on April 17, 1935, in Oil City to the late Robert and Rosella (Wardian) Rennacker. She married Andrew L. Confer on December 18, 1959.
She was a graduate of Oil City High School, class of 1953.
Betty was previously employed as a switchboard operator at Corry Memorial Hospital, Oil City Gas Co., Oil City Glass and took care of the business operations for her husband at Confer Fuel Services.
She was an energetic and active member of Warren Co. 4-H as a leader for 25 years, creating the first horse club in Grand Valley, The Gouchos, and the Grand Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Auxiliary.
Betty was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and drawing on canvas, making scenic decorative sawblades and milk jugs. She also did a lot of flower gardening and bird watching, as well as raising canaries for many years. She especially loved horses and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren watching them grow.
Betty was beloved by so many for her kindness and generosity. Her service to her community, family, and friends will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her husband Andrew of Pittsfield; 2 daughters, Linda Confer, Kate Baker and husband Randy both of Pittsfield; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Confer-Brown and husband Jeff of Pittsfield, Stephanie Sellen and husband Dustin of Titusville, Brittany Renwick, and husband Brad of Pittsfield; and 8 great-grandchildren, Jaiden, Brody, Hailey, Kasen, Peityn, Kole, Ryder, Myles.
Betty was preceded in death by a son, Andy “Boomer” Confer; and a sister, Mary Bechtel.
Visitation will be held at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354 on Saturday, May 14th from 10 to 12 p.m. with a memorial service to follow conducted by Pam McLaughlin.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local cancer society.
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