Elizabeth "Betty" Shutrump

Elizabeth "Betty" Shutrump -- 82

Poland - Private services were held for Elizabeth "Betty" Shutrump, 82, of Poland who passed away early Thursday morning, February 19, 2026, at The Inn at Poland Way.

Betty was born June 22, 1943, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Mary (Eschman) Velk. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, class of 1961 and had attended Youngstown College.

Betty married the love of her life, Richard J. Shutrump Sr., on February 12, 1966. Betty and Richard were married for 41 years until his passing on September 9, 2007. Together they raised two children, Whitney and Richard Jr. Betty was a homemaker, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Holy Family Parish and enjoyed gardening, reading and cooking. Betty also loved her animals, especially her cats and dogs. She also enjoyed feeding the wild birds in her yard.

She leaves a daughter, Whitney Bogan of Columbus and her husband Russell, a sister Vicki Bittle, two brothers, Randy Velk and his wife Kim, and Jack Velk, as well as three grandchildren, Brianna, Ethan, and Madalynne whom she adored.

Besides her parents, John and Mary, and her husband, Richard Sr., Betty was preceded in death by her son, Richard Shutrump Jr, and his long-time companion Kim, as well as her brother Greg Velk.

Following Betty's wishes all services were private. She was laid to rest next to her husband in Poland Riverside Cemetery.

Professional arrangements are being handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, 2726 Center Road (Rt, 224) Poland, Ohio 44514

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