Betty L. Trofe, 76

June 29, 2016

Betty L. Trofe, 76 of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Trofe, who passed away in 2004. Born in Colerain Twp, PA, she was the daughter of the late Trenor and Lucille Heath Neeves.
Betty had worked for Bell Telephone for over 40 years before her retirement.
She was an active volunteer, assisting with many organizations such as Hospice & Community Care and the Telephone Pioneers. She was an active Red Hatter, was an avid reader, and enjoyed Jeopardy and Wheel Of Fortune. Betty was a member of a ladies social group, known only as “The Card Club”, who together enjoyed cards, traveling, and numerous activities. She was a 1957 graduate of Coatesville High School.
Betty is survived by her siblings: Ed married to Carolyn Neeves of Cochranville, John married to Elaine Neeves of Pittsburgh, Joseph R. married to Madalin Neeves of Coatesville, and Ruth Ann married to Robert Townsend of East Petersburg; her stepchildren: Michele Saucier of Downingtown, Arthur married to Michele Trofe of Morgantown, and John married to Kathy Trofe of Denver, PA; her 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 9:30-10:30AM at the The Bachman Center at Homestead Village, 655 Community Way, Lancaster, PA , 17603, with the Funeral Service to follow at 10:30AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Betty’s memory to the Legacy Fund at Homestead Village, Box 3227, Lancaster, PA 17604-3227.