She was born on July 27, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry and Betty (Mazur) Glass. She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and attended Youngstown College. She taught 2nd grade at St. Brendanâs Elementary School for 2 years.
In 1963, Betty married Ray Smith of Vienna, Ohio and they moved to Massachusetts, then Arlington, VA, then Vienna, VA and then to Laurel, MD where they raised their family. Betty taught religious education, continued studying and then, she graduated from the University of Maryland in 1975. In the late 70âs, she and her family lived in England for 3 years. After returning to Laurel, Betty substituted in elementary and middle schools. In â85 they moved to Glenwood, MD and Betty was a teacherâs assistant in Special Ed in Columbia, MD. In â90, Betty and Ray moved to Japan for 3 years where she was active in the Womenâs club and enjoyed learning that culture and the arts. After returning to Glenwood, she continued substituting there and in Columbia until the move to Gettysburg, PA.
By that time, Betty was enjoying her grandkids and family water skiing, swimming and fishing at Lake Heritage. While living at the lake, Betty was active in the Womenâs Club and Fishing Club. She and Ray also enjoyed their RV and trips to SD where they volunteered at Custer St. Park as well as Florida where they went during the winter. Family events, polka dancing, going to the YMCA, volunteering in Gettysburg groups, crocheting and traveling were her favorite activities.
Betty is survived by her husband, Ray; 4 children, Michael J. Smith and wife Gabi of Sterling, VA, Monica R. Dabbs and husband Joseph of Emmitsburg, MD, Mark H. Smith and wife Rachel of Mayo, MD, and Matthew P. Smith of Hot Springs, SD; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; a brother, Joseph H. Glass of Alliance, OH; 1 niece; 1 nephew and many cousins.
Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg, PA at 11AM with Fr. Stephen Kelley, officiating. A visitation will precede the service at the funeral home beginning at 9:30 AM until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier School, 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg, PA for someoneâs tuition.
Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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