Bette Maria DiDonato of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

She was born August 29, 1923 in Ashtabula, OH to the late Michael U. & Nelma (Qvick) Kaarto; and she came here 7 years ago from Las Vegas, NV. She was a retired office worker for Union Carbide and was of the Catholic faith. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Italy.

Bette was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph DiDonato, her parents and three sisters. Survivors include her cousin, Eileen Jennings of Lake Wales; and many nieces and nephews including Diana Stephens of Tucson, AZ.

No local services are scheduled, burial will be held in Las Vegas.