Betty Joanne Santaguida, 90, of Delphos, and formerly of Fort Myers Beach, FL., passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 11, 2022 in the Meadows of Delphos, where she had resided the past three years.

She was born December 28, 1931 in Lima, a daughter of the late Joseph A. "Jake" and Rhea "Claudine" Modarelli Phillips.  She was formerly married to Frank J. Santaguida, who preceded her in death.

Betty had an endless love of family. She is survived by four children; Frank J. (Cindi) Santaguida, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Michael L. (Darla Pierce) Santaguida of Ft. Myers Beach, FL., Linda K. (Ron) Leffman of Holland, MI. and Vicki L. Santaguida of Ft. Myers, FL; nine grandchildren, Michael L. (Brenda) Santaguida, ll, of Lima, Nicola J. (Kassie) Santaguida of Ft. Myers, FL, Jeremy R. (Kelly) Santaguida of Powell, Oh., Ron G. (Jennifer) Leffman, ll of Holland, MI., Marisa K. (Justin) Kruse of Elida, Justin K. Leffman of Sidney, Cody J. (Samantha) Leffman of Holland, Mi., ; Jeffry A. Kelly of Ft. Myers, FL., and Michelle M. (Jason) Walts of Woodstock, GA.; 22 great grandchildren; her sister, Sandra J. Tyson of Lima and two nieces and two nephews.

Preceding her in death are three grandchildren;  Lisa M. Santaguida, Anthony M. Santaguida and Anthony J. Kelly, two brothers, Paul Sims and Edward Sims and brother-in-law Clyde Tyson.

Betty worked many years as Facility Coordinator at Shellpoint Village in Ft. Myers Beach, where she loved the tropical weather and living on the beach.

There will be a Family Celebration of Life at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to tbayliff@woh.rr.com

The Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is caring for Betty and her family.