Betty Jo Patterson, age 91, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Betty was born May 15, 1934 in Killbuck, Ohio and was the daughter of Mamie and Harry Patterson. 

She is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Trae and John Kropf of Lakeville. She loved all of her nieces and nephews; grand and great-grand nieces and nephews; and Ritchey nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her long-time companion, Lewis Ritchey; sisters: Dora (Wilford) VanSickle, Eva (Ray) McDonald, Okey (Charles) Hoffer, Naomi (John) Lender, Mary (Robert) Hoxworth, Helen (Tom) Mullet, Lucie (Dave) Tipton; and brothers: Wells (Edna) Patterson, Harry "Pat" (Lee) Patterson, Earl "Peck" (Charlene) Patterson; and two infant: brothers, Glenn and Charles.

Betty graduated from Clark High School, and lived in Holmes County all her life. She owned and operated Patterson Personnel, a professional recruiting company, in Millersburg for over 30 years. Prior to that, she worked with Seaman Corp. at the Millersburg location. She loved her family, friends, and politics and she loved working. She was a hard worker and had a great sense of humor. 

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 18th at Alexander Funeral Home with Pastor Paula Koch officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Ohio. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Holmes County Educational Foundation for scholarships, the Millersburg Methodist Community Church or to the Holmes County Park District marked specifically for the operation of the James Crissey Memorial pool.