Betty L. Hawkins

YORK – Betty L. (White) Hawkins, 90 of York, PA passed away, Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home in York.  She was the wife of Ronald D. Hawkins, Sr., whom she married 72 years ago on December 18, 1953.

Mrs. Hawkins was born on April 2, 1935, in Strinestown, PA and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth (Walters) White.

She was employed for 22 years as a secretary with Conewago Elementary School before retiring in 1996.  She was a member of the former Strinestown United Brethren Church in Strinestown, PA.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Connie Dennis of Dover, PA; her sons, Bryan Hawkins of Dover, PA., and David Hawkins and his wife Wendy of York; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; her sisters, Doris Kennedy of Dover, Vera Miller of York, and Sue Farney of Carlisle, and her brothers, Floyd White of Manchester, and Dennis White of Dover.  She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald "Smoke" Hawkins, Jr., granddaughter, April Swartz, great grandson, David Swartz, and her brother, Glenn White.

Her funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf, PA.  Her viewing will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Monday, at the funeral home.  Her burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens in York, PA.  Officiating at her service will be Reverend Katherine Seiler.

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