Betty June Rogers

Betty June Rogers, 66, of Newcomerstown, formerly of New Philadelphia, lost her battle with lung cancer on Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born August 25, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George Earl Gatts, Sr. and Evelyn Zora (Lafferty) Gatts. A lifelong area resident, she attended Claymont High School before beginning her career in local restaurants, including Espenschied’s in Dover.

On June 9, 1978, Betty married Phillip J. Rogers who survives her along with their sons, Phillip Rogers, Jr. and Roy L. (Krystal) Rogers; daughter, Rose (Brian) Law; daughter-in-law, Billie Hendrix; and grandchildren, Nathan, Nicole, Matthew, Emily, Steven, Mary and Sarah who were the light of her life. Betty is also survived by her brother, Greg (Shelby) Gatts; sisters, Linda Conners, Ruthie Hawkins, Debbie Renicker and Joyce (Jim) Davis; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Esther Rogers; brother-in-law, Mark Rogers; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George E. Gatts, Jr.; and brothers-in-law, Doyle Conners, Tommy Hawkins; and John Rogers.

Services, officiated by Pastor Aaron Linard, will be held at noon on Saturday, February 1, at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison. Interment will follow in Greenmont Union Cemetery in Freeport. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.