Betty A. Jeffers Logue Cooney

Betty A. Jeffers Logue Cooney         “beloved mother and grandmother”

AUSTIN, PA---Betty A. Jeffers Logue Cooney, 99, a lifelong resident of Austin, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born on Saturday, October 30, 1926 in Jamestown, NY, she was a daughter of John H. and Vera Knapp Jeffers. In August of 1946, she married Earl T. Logue, who passed away on September 12, 1950. On June 27, 1953, she married Bernard F. Cooney, who passed away on March 2, 1992.

Betty was a graduate of Austin Area High School, Class of 1945.

For many years, Betty was employed at Emporium Specialties in Austin and later had been employed by the Potter Leader Enterprise.

Betty was a member of God’s Country Global Methodist Church in Austin, a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 7810, a member of the Get Together Club, and a member of the Austin Dam Association.

Betty loved camping, boating, bowling, and playing cards. Her greatest joy was watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren participating in sports.

Left to cherish her memory are three sons, Richard (Carol) Logue of Austin, Randy (Leanne) Cooney of Emporium, and Denny (Kim) Cooney of Austin; five grandsons, Kurt (Julie) Logue, Joseph Cooney, James Cooney, Andy (Christy) Cooney, and Joshua (Staci) Cooney; seven great-grandchildren, Kal Logue, Kade (Jordan Brewer) Logue, Kina Logue (Nick VanWhy) VanWhy, Liam Cooney, Amelia Cooney, Parker Mutchler, and Griffin Mutchler; two great-great-grandchildren, Von and Vivian VanWhy; and a sister-in-law, Louise Cooney of Emporium.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Betty was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Gerald Cooney.

Family and friends may gather from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at God’s Country Global Methodist Church, Turner Street, Austin, PA where funeral services will follow at 1pm with the Rev. Todd Lamer, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Austin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty’s name may be made to Austin Volunteer Fire Department or to the Austin Ambulance Association, PO Box 328, Austin, PA 16720.

Betty entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Betty, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.