Betty J. Derricott

Betty J. Derricott, 79 of Pittston Twp., formerly of Frackville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Hospice Unit.

She was born on September 6, 1946, in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Jean (Dower) Farnsworth. Betty was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Frackville. Betty worked at BR Grumpy for many years. She enjoyed doing crafts and loved animals. Betty especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She and her granddaughter, Ayla,had a special bond and always enjoyed spending time together.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, George Oakum and Randolph Derricott, and a brother, Ronald Farnsworth.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Angie Krieger of Pittston Twp., a son, George and Donna Oakum, Gilberton, and 3 grandchildren, George Oakum, III, Logan and Ayla Krieger.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Services have been entrusted to Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Avoca.

Condolences can be left for the family at KniffenFuneralHome.com.