Betty Marie (Montgomery) Smouse, 88, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, in her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 25, 1937, in Reynoldsville, near Punxsutawney to the late John and Naomi Henry Montgomery. Betty enjoyed baking, cooking, crocheting and was known for her spaghetti and meatballs. She loved spending time with her family and found great joy in people and entertaining. Betty attended Allegheny Valley Church of God, New Kensington. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Smouse Sr.; daughter, Carol Lynn Lindemuth; siblings, Tom, Sam, Jack, Bobby and Jean and Shirley, who were twins; and grandson, Scott Gregoire. Betty is survived by her children, Joyce Newman, Charlene (Daniel) Gregoire, with whom she made her home, and Charles E. Smouse; siblings, Virginia (Calvin) Fisk, Helen Swegard and Richard Montgomery; son-in-law, Roy Lindemuth; grandchildren, Shannon Singleton, Holly Livingston, Danielle Gregoire, Tori Spreng, Katie Smouse, and CJ Smouse; great grandchildren, Jayden, Adrionna, Derica, Keanu, Kyra and Max. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 28, 2025, in the Joseph J. Cardaro Funeral Home, 1125 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, 724-337-3325. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 8:00 PM with Reverend Louie Calandrella. Burial will be private. www.cardarofuneralhome.com