Obituary of Mary Peters Betz

Mary Peters Betz, 89, of Hobart, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020 at her home. Mary was born in Hobart on May 10, 1930 to H. Victor Peters and L. Benedicta Mattice Peters. She married Charles Betz in Hobart in September of 1954. She is survived by her children: Joanne Harrington, David Betz and James Betz (Lorraine Ziek); her granddaughter: Liahna Harrington Cole (Chris); as well as great grandchildren: Ethen, Chance, Kyle, Kyan, Cayden, Eleanora and Liam. Mrs. Betz was predeceased by her husband, Charlie and grandson, Nathaniel (Niel) in 1998. She was also predeceased by her siblings: a brother: L. Donald Peters; and sisters: Frances Davis and Janette Stevens. Mary most recently worked at the Hobart Bookstores. She was a Board of Elections Inspector, a member of the Stamford Town Planning Board and previously worked as a secretary at the South Kortright School and as Clerk and Treasurer for the Village of Hobart for many years. She was involved in the Hobart Civic Association and the Hobart Historical Association. Mrs. Betz was a devoted member of the Locust Hill Cemetery Association. She also loved reading and music. Mary shared many good times with her lifetime friend and neighbor Doris Clark. Her family would like to thank everyone from Helios (Hospice) Care, Kaatskill Eldercare and AM/PM Care for their kind help during the last weeks. A graveside service will be announced in the spring. Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the Betz family.