Beth Ann (Hartlage) Fitch

On July 11, 2024 Heaven gained the most beautiful soul.  Beth Ann Fitch (64) a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend was called home by our most Gracious God.  With dignity, grace, and peace while surrounded by her loving family she gained her Precious Wings. 

Beth was Born on September 9, 1959 to the late Charles David & Shirley Mae (Williams) Hartlage.  She was Blessed to grow up alongside not only her siblings, but also her best friends.  So many wonderful memories were made with Dave (Donna) Hartlage, Vickie (Mike) Glenn, Rick (Brenda) Hartlage, Amy Hartlage Partlow, Debbie (Marty) McGraw, Jamie Hartlage, and brothers Robbie & Tim who preceded her in death.

Beth was a 1977 Graduate of Notre Dame High School, a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, worked many years for Dr. Charles Lee & Darren Adams, but most importantly She did not know a stranger.  

Beth shared nearly 50 years with the Love of her life, Richard (Don) Fitch.  Their deep abiding love to each other laid the foundation to the perfect life they built together. 

Her family was her entire world.  She never missed a ballgame, an assembly, or any other opportunity to show her support for her pride and joy.  You always knew when you looked into the crowd or stands, Mamaw Beth was going to be there.  The Memories made at Mamaw & Papaw’s House will always be filled with Joy, Laughter, Love, Ice Cream, and the Best Sweet Tea! 

 She instilled her devout Catholic Faith, her Kindness, her Unconditional Love and even a little bit of her Stubbornness into her children and grandchildren.  

She is survived by her children Brooke (Nate) Dalton, Drew (Mallory) Fitch, Dustin (Megan McHugh) Fitch, and her most precious gifts Karsyn Mae & Aven Laine Dalton and Austin Drew & Levi Francis Fitch. 

We will celebrate her life on Tuesday July 16, 2024 from 4:00-7:00pm at Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth where a Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7:00pm

A mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00pm Wednesday July 17, 2024 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Peter Gideon officiating.  Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

To show their Sincere Gratitude for the Amazing Staff and Heartfelt Care The Family request that Donations be made in Beth’s Memory to SOMC Hospice, in Lieu of flowers. 

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