Madliger

Betty “Betsy” (Bender) Madliger, 74, of Butler, passed away peacefully Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Aug. 10, 1950, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jean (Hazlett) Bender.

Betsy retired from Butler Senior High School food service after 32 years as a dishwasher and cashier. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, bowling, bingo, cross stitching and attending monthly dinners with the “lunch ladies.”

She was a long-standing member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Butler. Betsy was also an active member of the Butler Moose No. 64.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 51 years, Richard “Skip” Madliger, whom she married July 1, 1973. Betsy is also survived by her children, Richard (Crystal) Jr., Robin (Dave) and Amber (Romondo) Madliger; her grandchildren, David (Emilee) Howell III, Laycia (Benjamin) Ellis, Dominick Boyer, Amari Madliger, Caleb and Lexxi Cress and Zaria Alexander; her three brothers, Louis Bender Jr., Pat (Fran) Bender and Gene (Linda) Bender; as well as several nieces and nephews and her large extended family.

In addition to with her parents, Betsy was preceded in death by her stepmom, Amelia “May” Bender.

“To all who loved her, know that she loved you, too — without condition or reserve.”

MADLIGER — Family and friends of Betty “Betsy” (Bender) Madliger, who died Monday, March 3, 2025, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home with Pastor David Phillips, of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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