Merle Elizabeth 'Betty' Seifert, age 94, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Amherst Meadows Nursing Home.

She was born December 1, 1917 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Blanche (Chartrand) Callaway.

She was a 1940 graduate of the University of Texas.

Betty was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Through her example, Betty taught us what it means to be a loyal friend. Also, her unfaltering love and care for her husband in his final years battling Alzheimer's disease was an inspiration to all of us.

Betty is survived by son, Dr. Charles (Netta) Seifert of Conway, Ark.; two daughters, Susan (Robert) Leahy of Magnolia, Ann (Edward) Scott of Ann Arbor, Mich.; grandchildren, Lt. Col. Matthew (Jill) Seifert, Trevor (Jennifer) Seifert, Robert (Lia) Leahy Douglas (Joanne) Leahy, Dan (Julie) Leahy, Callie Scott, Libby (Matt) Makowsky, Emily (David) Mercadante; great-grandchildren Audrey, Robbie, Aidan, Claire, and Abby Leahy, Kendall, Gavin, Logan, Landon, and Sam Seifert, Lucy and Maggie Mercadante.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Seifert, two brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 3 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at Heitger Funeral Service - Massillon Chapel, 639 First St NE.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church, at 10:00 AM with Rev. Edward Gretchko celebrant.

Burial to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Massillon.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to St. Mary Memorial Fund, 726 First St NE, Massillon, OH 44646, or American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406 or Salvation Army, 315 6th St NE, Massillon, OH 44646.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Amherst Meadows and Harbor Light Hospice for their care of Betty.

Please leave condolences at www.heitger.com

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