Betty Kempf

Betty J. Kempf, 90, of Uhrichsville, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Claymont Health and Rehabilitation Center at Uhrichsville.

Born on July 22, 1928, in Newcomerstown, Betty was a daughter of the late Larry and Wilma Gay Luce.

She was employed by various factories as a laborer throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, line dancing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by a daughter, Pam (Chuck) Haas of Uhrichsville; a granddaughter, Jean Haas; two great-grandchildren, Sarah Steed and Craig Turner and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Kempf; three infant sons, an infant daughter; a granddaughter, Heather Steed; two sisters, Mary Lou and Joan, and two brothers, Richard and David.

The family will greet guests on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia where Pastor Don Snow will lead a 10:30 service in the funeral home’s chapel. Burial will follow in the West Lawn Cemetery at Newcomerstown.