Betty J. Maurer

July 19, 1924 - January 23, 2020

Betty J. Maurer, age 95, formerly of Hegins, died peaceably on January 23, 2020, at Mountain View Nursing and Rehab Center in Coal Township, PA, where she had been a resident since October, 2019. She was born July 19, 1924, in Valley View, youngest of three children born to the late Vernon and Annie (Henry) Romberger. She was a 1942 graduate of the former Hegins Twp. High School, and upon graduation attended what is today Central Penn Business School in Summerdale. On August 5, 1944, she married the love of her life, Ted Maurer of Hegins. They were wed in Memphis, TN, where Ted was stationed in the Navy during World War II. They were married 75 years. Betty possessed a great sense of humor, was strong willed, compassionate, exemplified an incredible work ethic, and was a good listener. She took great pride in being a wife and mother. After raising her three boys she returned to the workforce and served as a secretary and receptionist for the former Spread Eagle Farms in Klingerstown, and then the Hegins Manufacturing Company. Betty's Christian faith and values defined every aspect of her life. She loved music and taught herself how to play the organ. For more than forty years served as the church organist and director of the Senior Choir at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins. She also directed the Children's Choir for many years; sang in the Ladies Trio for more than twenty years; and for twenty-five years arranged and served as the Master of Ceremony for the Annual Community Christmas Program. During her early years of retirement she volunteered for more than ten years as a volunteer driver for the Schuylkill County Transportation Organization -transporting senior citizens from the county to medical appointments. In the spring of 2007, Betty and Ted became residents of Schoolyard Square, a Personal Care facility in Pine Grove, where they received excellent care. In October, 2019, Betty's deteriorating health forced her to relocate to the Mountain View Nursing and Rehab Center in Coal Township, PA. Betty left an indelible mark on her family, her church and all who knew her. Her jovial personality will be missed. She will be fondly remembered. Betty was preceded in death by her only sister, Erma Gable, and her only brother, Robert Romberger. She is survived by her husband, Ted, and three sons: Terry Maurer (Bonnie) of Cornwall, PA (formerly of Hegins); Tom Maurer (Louise) of Harrisburg; and Vernon ("Skip") Maurer (Cheryl) of Hegins. In addition she had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great, great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 AM at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins, with Rev. Keith Rockwell officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's UM Church, 601 E. Main St., Hegins, PA 17938, or Geisinger Hospice, 410 Glenn Avenue, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The family wishes to thank the staff of Schoolyard Square for the thirteen years they lovingly cared for Betty as though she was a member of their family; the staff of Mountain View Nursing Home for their compassionate care the last few months of Betty's life; and the staff of Geisinger Hospice of Bloomsburg who assured Betty's final days were comfortable. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be noted for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com