Betz

Daryl L. Betz, 102, of Renfrew, passed away Thursday, May, 1, 2025, at Concordia at Cabot.

Born in Oil City, on April 24, 1923, he was the son of the Luther S. and Iva V. Betz.

He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and was asked to form the Good News Sunday School Class, which he taught for 38 years. He had also served as president of the congregation council for two terms, was a member of the council for several years, and served on various committees.

He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers of America, AARP and the American Legion. He and his wife were former members of the Keystone Squares and enjoyed outdoor activities and traveling.

Mr. Betz was a graduate of Kittanning High School and Kittanning Business College. He served in the medical detachment of the 710th Tank Battalion of the Armed Forces from 1943 to 1946 and was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving in the Palau islands in the South Pacific. In addition, he was in combat in the Philippine islands.

After his discharge from the service, he was employed by the Butler veterans hospital. His career path then led to employment by the Ophthalmology Associates in Sewickley, as a certified ophthalmology technician and supervisor of the optical shop, having retired in 1989.

Mr. Betz was predeceased by one sister, Virginia R. Coffindaffer of Morgantown, W.Va.; and by his loving wife, Eleanor R. (Holly) Betz, whom he married May 14, 1946.

Surviving are his beloved daughter, Karen R. Betz of Cranberry Township; and several nieces and nephews.

BETZ — Friends of Daryl L. Betz, who died Thursday, May, 1, 2025, will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., Butler, with the Rev. David Phillips officiating.

Military honors will follow at Butler County Memorial Park, Butler.

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