Betty A. Wester, of Chatham, NY, passed away August 10, 2013 at Columbia Memorial Hospital Hospice. Born May 7, 1933, in Kinderhook, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine Ilhing Bernhoft. Betty was predeceased by her brothers; Frederick Bernhoft Jr. and William Bernhoft, her sisters; Dolores Pacanda and Muriel Pawlik. She is survived by her four children, Lucinda Burrows, Terri Wester Baker, Michael and David Wester, her six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Betty was employed at Crellin Plastics for 22 years. Contributions in Betty"s name may be made to the Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, NY 12412. Services are private and under the direction of the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home. To convey a condolence, visit www.frenchblasl.com.