Betty L. Calderone, 88, formerly of Niles, died after an extended illness on November 10, 2011 at Amber Park Assisted Living Community in Pickerington, Ohio.

She was born on May 2, 1923 in Garrettsville, Ohio, the daughter of William and Helen Baldwin.

She graduated in 1941 from Niles McKinley High School. She retired after more than 20 years of service from Roadway Express Trucking Company

Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, and had returned to roller skating with friends she met at area skating rinks. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Cathy Acocella and her husband Austin of Burke, Virginia, her son Paul Calderone and his wife Jean of Pickerington, Ohio, her sister Janet Gilkes, and her husband Ernie, three granddaughters Natalie and Lexi Calderone, and Alyssa Acocella, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Paul whom she married on December 3, 1953, and her parents.

There are no Calling Hours. A memorial mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 17 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Niles. The burial will follow at the Niles City Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Betty's name to: Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

Friends and family can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.