Elizabeth "Betty" V. Bella

Elizabeth V.  "Betty" Bella

Of Stevens Point died Sunday evening, March 11, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

Age 88 Betty was born December 29, 1929 in the Town of Linwood. She was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Rucinski) Swiander. She attended local schools in Stevens Point.

She married Thomas J. Bella Sr., who later preceded her in death on January 31, 2005.

Betty worked for the Stevens Point Schools System for over 30 years, retiring in 1994. She enjoyed spending time at her cottage up north.

Survivors include her children; Gloria (Lawrence) Elchlepp of Apache Junction, AZ., Charlotte Schultz of Neenah, Thomas (Patti) Bella Jr of Minocqua and Donald (Linda) Bella of Tucson, AZ.

Further survived by 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one sister Delores Deuel of Stevens Point.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tom, one son Ronald J. Bella and 5 siblings.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at St. Peters Catholic Church. Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam officiating. Burial will follow in the Guardian Angel Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 9:00 A.M. Wednesday at the St. Faustina Room of St. Peters Church until the time for mass. There will be a parish rosary prayed at 9:30 Wednesday morning. The Pisarski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com .