Betty J.

Zerbe

Betty Jane Zerbe, 80, of Centerport, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of Ralph H. Zerbe, Jr. who died June 13, 2026.

Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ruth (Harvey) Zerbe. Betty was a graduate of Reading High School and attended Empire Beauty School. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Reading Hospital. Betty attended Mohrsville Church of the Brethren, Centre Twp. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting; making hats and scarves that she donated to the Salvation Army.

Betty is survived by her three daughters: Ruth A. Zerbe, Centerport; Beth E. (Zerbe) Grady, Lenhartsville; and Leigh M. Zerbe, Shartlesville; two grandsons: Joshua Dragon and Tony Delinko; and one great-grandson: Elijah Delinko.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:30 am at Christ Little Tulpehocken Cemetery, 40 Church Road, Bernville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Steph's Cat Sanctuary, 2832 Irish Creek Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.