Betty Ditto completed her journey in this world peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Ditto, her parents, Margaret and Vernon Ambrose and her infant twin sister Virginia Lee Ambrose. She is survived by her son Mark A. Ditto of Fountain Hills, Arizona, her daughter Barbara D. Hatcher of Berkeley Springs and two grandchildren, Luke Hatcher and Bailey Hatcher of Ferrum, Virginia. Betty’s other living relatives include her aunt, Nancy Largent and cousins Linda McGraw (Jerry) and Pat Largent, Wyatt McGraw (Amy) and their children Emmett and Andy. After graduating from Berkeley Springs High School, she attended Hagerstown Business College. Betty and her husband retired from their business BIG “A” Auto Parts store in 1996. Betty enjoyed cooking, crocheting and entertaining friends at their homes in West Virginia and Florida. She rarely met a stranger and would often find a relative or connection to her Berkeley Springs roots. The celebration of Betty’s life service will be held at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends at the church 2 hours prior to the service. Her internment will be privately held at Greenway Cemetery at a later date.

 Betty was a member of many organizations including the Morgan County Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Nile, Eastern Star, and served as a volunteer at the Elsie Quirk Library in Englewood, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, 49 S. Green Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 where Betty was a faithful member or to the Morgan County Historical Society, PO Box 52, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 where she served as the Treasurer for many years and also enjoyed helping many to find answers related to their ancestors. Thanks to all the healthcare providers and friends who have supported her throughout her journey with cards and prayers. A special thanks to all those caregivers with Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430 who helped mom through her final days.

--Hunter Anderson Funeral Home Obituary, by her daughter