Betty C. Markellos, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on Wednesday October 16, 2019. Born in Columbus, Ohio on April 20th, 1925, she was the daughter to the late Edward and Frances Gebhart Huffman.
Betty traveled and lived in several states as well as overseas accompanying her husband while he was serving in the USAF. Later in life she moved to and resided in Greentown, Pa for the remainder of her adult life. She worked for many years at the Sterling Inn in LaAnna, Pa. She enjoyed doing her crafts (knitting and crocheting) for family and friends and watching her daily soap operas, as well going on bingo trips. After retiring she continued to help out on the family farm.
She is survived by her son Dr. David Markellos and wife Cherylynn of Maine, daughter Mary Aleckna and husband Steve of Greentown, Pa. Grandchildren, David Markellos Jr., Lindsey Clancy (Jonathan), Maine, Kristen Libby (Erin), Maine, Alexander Markellos, Maine. Michelle Fejes (Shawn), Allentown, Pa. and SFC Kevin B. Aleckna currently stationed overseas, as well as 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother John Huffman, Arizona.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband TSGT Nicholas Markellos, son Peter Markellos, sisters Mary and Ruth and brother Robert.
Arrangement have been entrusted to the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel
A Celebration of life will be conducted at a later date.
Donations in her name to the Allied Hospice Center for their gracious and compassionate care of those in need of support, would be greatly appreciated.