Betty Jane Gossert

Betty Jane Gossert, 79, of East Fallowfield, died on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. She was the widow of the late John H. Gossert, Sr. with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Claymont, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Harry James Rhoades and Jane Roberta Leslie Rhoades.

Betty was an area resident most of her life. She was employed by Al's Steaks and Subs of Thorndale for over 20 years retiring in 2001. She was a member of the Hephzibah Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Robert D. Stone of Coatesville and John H. Gossert Jr. of East Fallowfield, two daughters, Kathy L. Alferez and husband Richard of Coatesville and Kara L. Gossert of Honey Brook; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and two siblings; Donald B. Rhoades of Lititz, PA and Carol J. Panaski of Milton, PA. She was preceded in death by one son Ronald Keith Stone one Great grandson Travis James Stone Jr. and two sisters Patsy Chiofolo and Bonnie Lou Sylvester.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Hephzibah Baptist Church,  2237 Strasburg Rd, East Fallowfield, PA 19320 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.  Visitation at the church from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.

Memorial donations may be made in Betty's memory to the American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com