Betty Jane Waters

February 23, 1928 - June 1, 2018

Betty Jane Waters, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday morning June 1st at Genacross Wolf Creek in Holland, OH. Betty Jane was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 23rd, 1928 to Paul and Elizabeth (Nagy) Potocky. She attended St. Stephen grade school and completed 8th grade at St James school when her family moved across the river. She was proud of her Hungarian heritage. Betty Jane graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1945. She worked at Ransom and Randolph Dental supply. On October 15, 1955 Betty Jane married Des Waters who preceded her in death. Betty and Des made their home in Boynton Beach, Florida in the late 70’s only to see Des pass away 5 years after their move. Betty Jane continued to live in Florida until returning to Toledo about 4 years ago. Betty Jane found great satisfaction in all her volunteer work, helping at OLPH school in Toledo while her 2 sons attended. After the move to Florida and Des’s death her volunteer work grew at St Mark’s Parish in Boynton Beach. She blessed many as a volunteer Communion minister. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty Jane was preceded in death by her husband Des, her parents and her brother Paul. She is survived by her son Deacon Dan (Brenda) of Toledo, Tom (Reiko) of North Bend, OH, grandchildren Emily, Isaac, Amy (Andrew), Kristin, Stephanie and Tommy; and great grandchildren Kiera, Lydia and Logan as well as many other loving family members. Visitation will be at Coyle Funeral Home on Sunday June 3rd from 2pm to 7pm with a Rosary at 6pm. Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on Monday June 4th beginning at 10am. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to Catholic Charities Helping Hands. Please view and sign the guest registry at coylefuneralhome.com.