Betty Barrick Evelhoch

Betty Barrick Evelhoch, beloved wife of David Leroy Evelhoch, entered into God's eternal care on January 15, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 1, 1949, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Lee Barrick and Vada Mary (Miller) Barrick.

Betty was a 1967 graduate of Big Spring High School and a 1970 graduate of Shippensburg State College. She was a sixth-grade language arts teacher in the Big Spring School District for many years, retiring in 2005. Betty loved spending time with her family, volunteering, reading, gardening, and traveling in her younger years. She was a collector of books and flowers. Betty and Dave loved gospel music and enjoyed their annual trip to Sugar Creek, Ohio for a weekend concert.

She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Walnut Bottom, where she served as a Church Council member, Vacation Bible School Coordinator, and Trinity Day Care Board of Directors representative. For many years she was the chairwoman of Trinity’s Craft Show Committee, retiring from that position in 2025. Betty was a dedicated volunteer at Katie’s Place Thrift Shop in Shippensburg, where she took great pride in a well-stocked, tidy children’s book section. Through the years Betty also served on South Newton Township Volunteer Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary, Golden Agers, South Newton Township Planning and Auditing Committees, and Cumberland County Judge of Elections. Additionally, she served as the secretary for many family reunions over the years.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, David Evelhoch; daughters Heather Fickel (Brian) and Heidi Evelhoch; favorite granddaughter Rebecca Howell (Donavan) and favorite grandson Benjamin Fickel; siblings Gerald Barrick (Maxine), Robert Barrick (LuAnn), Lois Cox (John), Doris Goodhart (Darrell), John Barrick (Grace), and Carl Barrick (Brenda); along with many nieces and nephews.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 51 Asper Drive in Shippensburg. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 51 Asper Drive in Shippensburg. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday January 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 51 Asper Drive in Shippensburg. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Barrick Family Scholarship Fund, 21 W. Big Spring Avenue, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241 or Katie's Place, 130 S. Penn Street, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.