Betty J. Phelps-Sterling Obituary
The memory of Betty J. Phelps-Sterling (Little Falls, New York), born in Ilion, New York, who passed away on January 28, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, William VanSickle, Jr. (Mary Lou) and Linda Burton (Clyde); her in-laws, Jerry Sterling, Ronnie Sterling, Katie Trask, Dorothy, Bill Hotaling, Christine Champion and Geraldine "Cheeko" Pettengill; her pets, Copper, Brutus and CJ; and her mother Betty.
She is survived by: her husband Lee "Peanut" Sterling; her daughters, Patti Sohns (Daniel) and Julie Proctor; her grandchildren, David, Cyndi Proctor, Sarah Sohns and Dylan Lamb; her great grandchildren, Aliyah Proctor, Gracie Christmann, Adryanna Proctor, Lily Lamb and Paislee Lamb; her brother Ed; her sister-in-law Barb VanSickle; her sister Karen; her brother-in-law John Konik; and her in-laws, Ozzy Sterling (Mary), Donnie Sterling (Patti), Jack Sterling (Mary Jane), Dave Pettengill, Penny, Claude Nealon, Debbie Sterling and Sherry Sterling. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Donations in Betty's memory may be sent to the Herkimer County Humane Society, 514 State Route 5s, Mohawk, NY 13407 or to the American Heart Association, 125 Business Park Dr., #110, Utica, NY 13501 to support the Heart Run and Walk event.
