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Betty J. McLaughlin                  Send flowers

Services: Thursday June 19, 2025 at 12 noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Richwood

Betty J. McLaughlin, 90 of Poland, Ohio, formerly of Marysville, died Friday June 13, 2025 at The Inn at Poland Way, where she had been residing. She was born March 22, 1935 in Magnetic Springs to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Davids) Elliott. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Charles McLaughlin, a son, David Penrod and a brother, Robert Elliott. She graduated from Marysville High School where she was a cheerleader. Betty was a homemaker who was actively involved in many aspects of her husband's and children's lives and community: She was involved with both the boy and Girl Scouts including the Girl Scout leader in Alabama. She led the effort in Union County to secure votes for a tax levy in support of the mental health initiative; she had led the United Way campaign while working for O. M. Scotts Company. She loved the Lord and was an active church member. She was married to an Army officer and was active in the Officers Wives Club including president of the Officer Wives Club in Pusan, Korea. Surviving are her children, Diana (Gary) Zetts of Campbell, Don Penrod of Austintown and Doug (Karen) Penrod of Mentor Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Her first husband, James L. Penrod of Poland Funeral services will be held Thursday June 19, 2025 at 12 noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Richwood. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Julie Welsh Wisma Richwood, OH Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM Don, my condolences to you and your family on your mother's passing. #2 from: Marty Harrison Powell Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM Doug I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I think of you often and our times in High School. Please accept my love and light in prayer for your family. #3 from: Sandy Elliott North Olmsted ohio Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM I joined this family in 1982. Married to Danny Elliott Aunt Betty’s Nephew. She was always laughing and smiling and had something funny to say about a conversation. She made me laugh. She was so kind. I enjoyed all our visits we had. I love being part of this family. I’ll miss her. Love all you guys. #4 from: Marty Harrison Powell Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM Doug I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I think of you often and our times in High School. Please accept my love and light in prayer for your family.

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