Obituary of Betty Whitehead

Betty Whitehead, 92, of Liverpool, died on Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a graduate of North High School and a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. Betty had retired from the Onondaga County Department of Social Services and was formerly employed at Meunch- Kreuzer Candle Company. She was active in the Salina Senior Citizens and the Crouse Hinds Retirees clubs. She was pre-deceased by her husband Robert in 2001; her parents Charles Arthur Brooker and Mary Josephine (Fahey) Brooker and 4 sisters: Margaret Brooker, Shirley Knittel, Agnes McKeen Clifford and Rita Rankin. Betty is survived by her sons: Robert F. (Kathy) of Marcellus, Kevin P. (Kara) of Clifton Park, NY; 4 granddaughters: Rebecca Baitsholts, Mary, Meghan and Jacqueline Whitehead; a great granddaughter: Aubrey Baitsholts; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are Saturday at 8:30am at the Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home and at 9am in St. John the Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Calling hours are Friday from 3-7pm at the funeral home, 1217 N. Salina St. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Baptist Church, 406 Court Street, Syracuse 13208. To leave an online condolence, visit www.shepardsonfh.com.