Betty Jane Caldwell

Betty married Orville N. Caldwell in 1946, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her loving children: her son, Gary A. Caldwell; and her daughter, Suzanne E. Caldwell, both of Altoona; a nephew, Bill Sarnese (Rosanne) and many other nieces and nephews; her cousin, Arlene Taylor of Enola; special friends:

Florence Eckenrode and Penny and William Murphy, who were her neighbors; Bonnie Wagner and Joy Ollinger, her bingo buddies; and Mariam Stitt and Jo-Ann Semko, who were family friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia A. Caldwell; and her siblings: Rita Sarnese, Gerald, Charles and William Hoefler.

She was a graduate of Altoona High School and a retired secretary for the Altoona/Johnstown Diocese and previously St. Mark’s Catholic Church.

Betty was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

She had been a lifelong member of the Bavarian Aid Society.

Betty enjoyed bowling, bingo and gambling.

Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 344 Baynton Ave., Altoona. A funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Michael Becker.

Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Altoona.

Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

In lieu of flowers or other memorials, Mass intentions may be sent to St. John the Evangelist Church or St. Mark’s Catholic Church.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.