SPEAKER, Betty Jean, 78, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Sunday, December 14, 2008, in Bishop Hodges Continuous Care Center, Wheeling. She was born October 17, 1930 in West Alexander, PA; a daughter of the late Frank and Willa Lytle Snodgrass. She was a former employee of the Wheeling Clinic and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Wheeling. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by five brothers, Frank, Jerry, Jack and Willis Snodgrass, William Loos, an infant sister. Surviving is her husband, Bernard F. Speaker, three sons, Pat Speaker and his wife Amy, Kurt J. Speaker and his wife Elaine, Michael L. Speaker and his wife Rosemary, two daughters, Susan A. East, Tracy L. Roth and her husband Jason all of Wheeling; ten grandchildren, Mickey Speaker, Michael Speaker, Amanda Speaker, Zackary East, Patrick Speaker, Grayson Speaker, Hunter East, Annarenee Speaker, Logan Roth and Isabella Roth, several nieces and nephews.
Friends received 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Wheeling, with Rev. Chris Turner as celebrant.
Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. Offer condolences online at altmeyer.com
Bernie & family,
You have an angel watching over your family and she will take care of you. Betty was a second mother to us girls and we have fond memories of us being neighbors for so many years, those were great years!!! Take care in knowing she touched so many lives and will live on in many memories.
Love always,
Penny Wetzel and family, Bradley & Brent.
Bernie: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sorry I could not come to the funeral home, but I have a stress fracture in my foot and have a cast on. I am sending you a hug and my prayers are with you and your family. Betty was a wonderful woman. We had fun with you, Susie and Art. Good memories. May God bless you and your family. Take care of yourself. love gail winiesdorffer
Mom, I can’t tell you how much I miss you. Elaine, Grayson and Annarenee miss you too. I miss the times I would call you for answers to the crossword puzzles because you knew them all. I remember the keggers I had in high school and you were the last one standing. I mean sitting because you couldn’t stand!! Do you remember when any of us kids did something wrong it took you awhile to call us by the right name? I also remember that you had no rhythm. You were always about a beat or two off. I made many mistakes and you and Dad let me make them. That was the only way I could learn. I owe what I am to you and Dad. I love you with all my heart and I hope someday to see you again. All of us love you. Though it will take some time, we will be alright. You gave us enough love to last our lifetimes. Since you’re in Heaven, choose your words wisely. No slips of the tongue please.
I Love You!!
MOM,I’VE MISS YOU SO MUCH!’M LOST RIGHT NOW,I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO.I MISS TALKING TO YOU EVERY DAY,SOME TIMES 4 TIMES ADAY. I KNOW YOU ARE NOT IN PAIN OR CONFUSION NOW. WATCH OVER DAD HE MISSESS YOUR SASSY MOUTH. WE NEVER KNEW WHAT WOULD COME OUT. CHRISTMAS WILL NEVER THE SAME. ALL OF US SQUEEZED IN YOUR HOUSE. YOU ALWAYS MADE TOOOO MANY COOKIES,BUT NEVER ENOUGH FRUIT CAKE FOR ME. WATCH OVER US THIS YEAR,WE ARE ALL CONFUSED AND DAZED.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FORE EVER. SUE
P.S. THANKS FOR THE RAINBOW.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, lots of good memories from E. First street and fun visits to Garvins Lane. Hoping that the support and love of friends and family help to surround you with comfort at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Betty was such a great friend and lady. We loved her.
Sorry for Your loss, Hope all is well for the rest of the family. Wish the best to all.
Sue,Tracy and Family To let you know so many thoughts and prayers are with you and yours–Take care–Keep the faith and May God Bless you with His Peace and Love–“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure!” Sincerely Sylvia McNeil Surgical Center WMP
To the Speaker Family:
I was saddened to learn that Betty passed away recently.
This is Nancy Neralic Morris. IâÄôve been living in Mentone, California since my remarriage 12 years ago. My children, Lisa Martini Pendergast and John Martini, both live in Washington, PA.
We have so many fond memories of the time we spent with Betty and all of you so many years ago.
You have my healtfelt sympathy.
Sincerely,
Nancy
To The Speaker Family:
I wish to express my heartfelt condolence for the loss of your dear love one. Words cannot express the grief and pain that you feel. However, please find comfort in God’s promise found in the Bible at Revelation chapter 21, verse 4. It reads: “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
May God comfort you during these difficult times.
You were like a second mother to me and for that I love you.