WEST MILTON — Betty Jane McCartney, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 30, after a long illness.
She was born on April 28, 1925 in Delanson, the daughter of the late Henry and Edith (Dingman) Richtmyer.
Betty was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She worked at the Carl Company in Glenville and later retired from Saratoga County.
In the sixth grade, Betty met Thomas McCartney. They were married on June 21, 1947.
She was predeceased by her brother James Richtmyer and sister Marjorie Richtmyer. Betty is survived by her husband of 67 years, Thomas A. McCartney; daughter, Kathleen Foster (Tom); two sons, Thomas H. McCartney (Kim) and Mark McCartney (Cindy); three grandsons, William McCartney, Andrew McCartney and Jesse McCartney; and niece Diedre Wright (Roland) and their son, Christopher.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Betty to Community Hospice of Amsterdam, 246 Manny Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010.
The family would like to thank Corrine Staniskia for the seven years of loving care she gave to Betty and each and every one of the staff of Community Hospice of Amsterdam for their care and support.
Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuneralhome.com.
