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Betty Irene “Gram” Imler, 83, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2019, at UMPC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.
At Gram’s request there will be no viewing or funeral service. However, family and friends were invited to visit with her family at (Gram’s House) 214 Jaspar Lane, Roaring Spring, on Sunday, May 26.
Private inurnment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, at a later date.
Betty was born on Oct. 5, 1935, in Ore Hill, rural Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Irvin H. and Mabel G. (Holsinger) Seymour.
She married John A. Imler on July 25, 1953, in Winchester, Virginia. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1985.
Surviving are a daughter, Stacey S. Imler of Roaring Spring; three sons: Mark A. (Vicki I) of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, Doug A. of Martinsburg and Brian L. “Boob” (Vickie II) of Roaring Spring; two grandchildren: Craig A. (Tracy) Imler of Staunton, Virginia, and Kayla Ann Imler of Roaring Spring; two great-grandchildren: Jordan and Reagan Imler residing in Virginia with their mom, Christy; a sister, Florence Dibert of Beaverdale; a brother, David Seymour in Alabama; three friends and traveling buddies: Nancy Graffis, Cindy Henson and Wilma Walters; two beloved dogs: Izzy and Shadow; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family.
She was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Brian James Imler; and a sister, Sylvia McElroy.
Betty attended Waterside Church of the Brethren and retired from the Cove Shoe Factory, Martinsburg after 15 years of service.
She loved spending time with her family, attending yard sales and also enjoyed sitting on the front porch swing with a cup of coffee.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Betty can be given to Central PA Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 or Mending Hearts Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 97, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., http://www.bolgerfuneralhome.com, Martinsburg.
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