Betty J. Leslie, age 96, formerly of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Oct. 22, 2022, at Concordia at Cabot.

Born Oct. 11, 1926, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William Milton and Alice I. (Sonntag) Coryea.

On Aug. 28, 1948, she married her beloved husband of 74 years, Robert 'Bob' L. Leslie, who survives.

Betty was a 1944 graduate of New Castle High School. After graduation, she went on to attend Penn State University. Throughout her career, Betty worked as an office manager and secretary for various businesses in the New Castle Area. She enjoyed embroidery and reading. She was a member of Jameson Junior Guild, for 54 years, and NCB & PW (New Castle Business Professional Woman) where she served both as past President, and past District Director. She was also a member of Chapter A of PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) and served as past President and Treasurer. Betty was an active member of Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church where she served as youth group advisor, taught Sunday school for 40 years, was the Superintendent of the Primary Department, and served as an Elder on the Christian Education committee.

In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by one daughter, Karen (Carl) Baughman of Butler, two sons, David R. (Mayri) Leslie of Stevensville, MD, James R. (Judy) Leslie of Lebanon, PA; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, 4 sisters, Mabel Kneram, Clara Tharpe, Mildred Manion and Shirley Lutz, and 2 brothers, Lester Coryea and William Coryea.

Visitation will be held on Friday Oct. 28th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will take place immediately after visitation, at 4:00 PM at the funeral home, with Rev. Aaron Christy, of Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church, 220 Clen-Moore Blvd., New Castle, PA, 16105.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.