Betty J. "Sis" Lechleitner

Betty J. "Sis" Lechleitner, 77, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully July 25, 2025 with her family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Albert J. Lechleitner, who passed away in 2013.

Born February 22, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and June Betty (Martin) Gradwell.

Betty was a member of the Christopher Columbus Italian Club, Tamaqua and the North Ward Social Club of Schuylkill Haven.

She is survived by her daughters: Missy, wife of Douglas Schartel of Tamaqua and Melinda Frehafer also of Tamaqua. 7 Grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

In addition are her brothers: Edward Gradwell; Ray, husband of Vickie Gradwell and Tom, husband of Chris Gradwell and her son in law Edward Heiser.

She was preceded in death by her daughters: Rickann Heiser, Norlina Frehafer, her brother Earl Gradwell and two grandchildren.

A viewing will be held Thursday, July 31st, 2025, from 10-11am at the E. Franklin Griffiths funeral home, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.

Funeral Service will be held at 11am from the funeral home.

Interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Online condolences or a fond memory can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com