Betty M. Breiner, 85, a lifelong resident of Mahoning Township, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished. For 63 years, she was the devoted wife and soulmate of Kenneth E. Breiner.

Born on October 26, 1940, on her grandparents' farm in Normal Square, Betty was the daughter of the late Harvey and Miriam Kistler. A 1958 graduate of Lehighton High School, Betty matriculated to East Stroudsburg Teachers College graduating in 1962. Betty, dedicated 30 years to shaping young minds as a third-grade teacher in the Lehighton Area School District. Her legendary patience wasn't just for the classroom; it was woven into every stitch of her crewel embroidery and needlepoint.

Betty was a woman of sharp wit and quiet service, whether she was leading a Cub Scout pack, solving a crossword, completing a puzzle, or finding peace in a good book with a cat on her lap. A faithful member of St. Peter’s Church of Mantzville, her greatest joy remained her sprawling, loving family.

Surviving in addition to her husband Kenneth are; daughter, Lisa A. Breiner; son, David K. Breiner and his wife Paula; sisters, Linda L. Nace wife of Mitchell, Shirley K. Baker wife of Richard; grandchildren, Kailey Boyle and her husband Mark, Karissa Ramer and her husband BJ; great grandchildren, Allen Tracy, Aiden Tracy, Adelynn Tracy, Kendra Vincent wife of Jake; great great grandchildren, Emma Boyle, Ava Boyle, McKenzie Witkowski, Jaylessa Kane, Great daughter-in-law Elizabeth Boyle.

Betty was also predeceased by; brother, John Kistler; great grandchildren, Mark T. Boyle and Gaige Tracy.Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. A Funeral Service will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 11 o'clock A.M. Rev. Joshua Nemeth to officiate. A visitation will be held on the morning of services at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.Interment St. Peter's Church Cemetery Mantzville, Pennsylvania.Memorials in Betty's name to:Carbon County Friends of Animals77 West 13th StreetJim Thorpe, Pennsylvania 18229 Online condolences or a fond memory of Betty may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com