\t\t\tMarina A. Betti \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Marina A. Betti, 84, of Archbald, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026.<\/p>\n
\nHer beloved husband of 64 years, was Gerald L. Betti, Sr. who passed in August of 2025.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Archbald, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Trama) Mancus.<\/p>\n
\nShe was a proud graduate of Archbald High School, Class of 1959. Marina was a devoted wife and mother whose life revolved around her family. Once her son was grown, she found tremendous joy in working with special needs children at Valley View Elementary School.<\/p>\n
\nMarina was a devoted member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, where she actively participated as a parishioner and as a proud member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Her spirit of camaraderie extended beyond the church walls, where she built lasting friendships and strengthened community bonds.<\/p>\n
\nMarina created memories and connections that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be remembered as an amazing mother, wife, and beloved friend to all who knew her.<\/p>\n
\nShe is survived by her son, Gerald L. Betti Jr. of Archbald; three sisters, Diane Mancus of Archbald, Mrs. Francis (Linda) Burke of Archbald, and Mrs. Steve (Sharon) Krolikowski of Ambler; as well as several nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n
\nA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 429 Church Street, Archbald. Entombment will follow at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.<\/p>\n
\nFamily and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, May 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rapoch-Semian Funeral Home, 420 Church Street, Archbald.<\/p>\n
\nGerald Betti Jr. and the extended family would like to thank the ICU staff of Regional Hospital of Scranton for their tremendous and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marina\u2019s name to the ICU Unit of Regional Hospital of Scranton, 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.<\/p>\n