ELIZABETH "BETSY" WADDELL

WADDELL, Elizabeth “Betsy” Swope, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 after a brave and courageous fight with extended illnesses. She was born on April 26, 1950, the daughter of the late Arden and Jeanne (Weber) Swope. She lived her entire life in the Middletown-Trenton area. Betsy attended Holy Trinity School and graduated from Fenwick High School in 1968. She was employed at Atrium Medical Center and the former Middletown Regional Hospital for 38 years. In her position as the Scheduling Coordinator of the staff Resources Department, Betsy managed the placement of the department’s one hundred employees to fill staffing needs of hospital departments, with an impeccable work ethic and attention to detail. She is remembered by her co-workers for her sincere interest in each of them, her ability to match preferences of personnel to departments based on acuity, and make multiple changes throughout the day, never leaving work until the schedule was completed. In spite of the complexity of her position, Betsy is remembered for her uncanny sense of humor, winning smile and the ability to laugh easily. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, and partaking with her family at family functions and holidays. From 2011-2019, Betsy worked as the Parish Administrator for the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Middletown. Betsy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Waddell; her son, Patrick; brother, Thomas; and sister-in-law, Betsy Swope. To cherish her memory is her son, Matthew; beloved granddaughters, Harper Leeann and Kalyn Marie; one sister, Elaine Swope Noland; brother, Richard Swope, and sister-in-law, Debbie Swope. She is also survived by a large and loving family of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and a host of friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2709 McGee Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45044, with the Reverend Joanna Leiserson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Ascension, 2709 McGee Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45044 or Cincinnati Hospice, 1010 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Condolences may be sent to the family on this website, www.herr-riggs.com

ELIZABETH "BETSY" WADDELL

April 26, 1950 - October 12, 2023