Betty B. Wanchick

Betty Barbara Wanchick, 90, was born June 7,1936, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, at Mulberry Gardens Senior Living in Monroe Falls. She was the daughter of the late Adam Yaratch and Margaret (Kish) Yaratch.

Betty graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1954. Betty was employed as dispatcher at Garrettsville Police Department until she retired. She attended Bethel Baptist Church in Ravenna and was a woman of strong faith who loved God.

Betty enjoyed watching NFL and NBA games with her son, Darrin, and her grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes included reading the Bible, attending family reunions, taking bus trips, playing bingo, baking, participating in activities with Young at Heart, and watching the Hallmark Channel, game shows, and Animal Planet. She also enjoyed her beloved cat, Tiny.

Betty especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Whether gathering for holidays, family reunions, watching sports, or simply visiting, she treasured the time spent together. Betty loved God and lived life to the fullest. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and fellow church members.

She is survived by her son, Darrin Polifrone; her daughter, Andrea Stanley (Dave); her stepchildren and their families, John, Michael, and Rebecca Wanchick; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Stanley, Joel, Dominic, Alex, Jessica, and Anthony Polifone; her great-granddaughter, Gionna Stanley; her sisters Margie Fowler, Eva McCarthy (Jim), Rose Clark and Dolores Yakubek, sister -in- laws: Betsy Yaratch and Kristine Yaratch plus many nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wanchick; her brothers, George, Junior, Arthur, Edward, Franklin, and David Yaratch; and her sisters, Mary Reed and Frances Basil.

Friends will be received at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:30am until the funeral service, officiated by Pastor David Ballert, beginning at 12pm. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com