

Born March 21, 1946, in Clearfield, the daughter of Richard C. “Dick” and Gloria (Woolridge) Karchner.
Betsy was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School.
She was Catholic by Faith.
Betsy loved all animals.
Betsy is survived by her two siblings; Bobbie Carlson of Victorville, CA and Rick Karchner and his wife Carole of Clearfield; a birth daughter, Pam Acey; four grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Virginia Hugney and a son, Melvin B. Hugney, Jr.
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Betsy will be held at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Clearfield on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Nick McBride officiating. Interment will be in Bradford Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the hour of services.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
To send online tributes please go to www.bennettandhouser.com
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