Betty Jane Hughes, 91, of E. Maitland Lane, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1935, in New Castle, a daughter of the late John and Philomina (Gianfrancisco) Klenotic. Betty was married to the late John V. Hughes, who died January 3, 2011. Betty was an elementary school teacher for Neshannock retiring after 33 years. She was also the owner/operator of Holly’s Corner and Fashion Time Express. Betty loved teaching and loved playing and teaching piano. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Our mother is now at peace and is with her husband John. Betty shared many memories throughout her life, including family, friends, Holly’s Corner employees, and Neshannock teachers and students. You all impacted her life.

She is survived by four children, John W. Hughes and his fiancé, Eugenie Rees, Stephen A. Hughes and his wife Dian, Brenda L. Scocchera, and William E. Hughes and his wife Doris, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one brother, John D. Kleontic, and two sisters, Dianne M. Read and Mary A. Elchison.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A funeral service will be celebrated Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM following the visitation. Pastor John McCready will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.