Betty Jane Caldwell

September 4, 1928-February 10, 2025

Betty Jane Caldwell, 96, peacefully passed away Monday morning at Garvey Manor. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Anthony and Dora (Dougherty) Hoefler.

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 was 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 10-11 am, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 344 Baynton Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. A funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 am with Msgr. Michael Becker.

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

In lieu of flowers or other memorials, anyone wishing to can send Mass intentions 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.