Betty Jean Askey age 84 a Westville Road Brockway, PA resident, died on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
Born on May 6, 1942 in Westville, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Effie A. Wolfe McKinney. Retired, Betty had been employed for many years as a C.N.A. at the DuBois Nursing home. After her retirement, at the nursing home, she went on to work at what was then County Homemakers, helping elderly individuals continue to live in their own homes. While retiring from the DuBois Nursing Home, she continued to donate her time at the nursing homes Auxiliary Program as she was needed.
Betty Jean was a longtime member at the Smithtown Community Church, but more recently she had been attending the Brockway Church of God. She enjoyed crocheting and baking.
She is survived by daughters Pam Heist of Brockway, PA; Lori (Dan) Moore of Ludlow, PA; sons Mark (Jenny) Askey and Paul (Sharon) Askey Jr both of Carlisle, PA; grandchildren: Beth, Eric, Sara, Ben, Angela, Meghan, Nate, Mireya, Zachary, Kyler, Josiah and Joah. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a son William Askey; brothers George and William McKinney and a son-in-law Keith Heist.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 20 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. in Brockway. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 AM also at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Nagele officiating. Burial will follow in the Beechtree Cemetery in Brockway.
Memorial donations may be made to the Brockway Church of God 85 Charnisky Drive Brockway, PA 15824.
