Bette A. Proleika, loving wife and mother, 78, a resident of Forty Fort, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday morning, December 03, 2012, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Her loving husband is Edward “Ted” Proleika, Jr. Together, Ted and Bette, celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on April 23, 2012. 

Born on September 12, 1934 in Exeter, Bette was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Paradauskas) Teresavage.

Bette was a graduate of the former Saint John the Evangelist High School, Pittston. 

A homemaker most of her life, Bette took great pride in tending to the daily needs of her home and family.

Bette was a faithful Catholic and longtime member of the former Holy Name/Saint Mary’s Parish Community, Swoyersville, where she held membership with her parish’s Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Additionally, Bette was actively involved with her parish’s annual bazaar. 

Following the consolidation of her church in June, Bette became a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville.

During her younger years, Bette was a member of the former Saint Casimir’s Church, Pittston, where she was a member of the parish’s Sodality and choir. 

A woman of many enjoyments, Bette especially enjoyed cooking and canning for her family; gardening around her home, sitting on her deck and watching mystery shows. 

In her earlier years, Bette was an accomplished bowler, receiving many trophies for her excellence in the sport. 

Family was the most important thing to Bette and she treasured each moment she had with her loved ones. She always held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and they were truly the light of her life.

Ted and Bette were true soul mates and as many know, they often referred to each other as Ralph and Alice from the television show, “The Honeymooners.”

Bette will forever be remembered as a selfless, giving and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her presence will be deeply missed but her beautiful spirit will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones.

Bette battled with cancer three times during her life. Throughout each of her struggles, she always remained strong, courageous and true to her faith. Her final battle with cancer was made much easier thanks to the compassionate and gentle care of Dr. William Boyle and also the nurses and staff of Manor Care Health Services, Kingston and Erwine Home Health and Hospice, Kingston. 

In addition to her parents, Joseph and Martha Teresavage, Bette was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Teresavage; her sisters, Margaret Teresavage, Julia Young and Jenny Rock; her loving and faithful dog, Taffy.

In addition to her loving husband, Ted, Bette is survived by her son, Edward “Ted” Proleika III and his wife Carol, of West Nanticoke; her daughter, Julianne Astolfi and her husband Dean, of Exeter; her grandchildren, Olivia Astolfi, Nathan Proleika, Gabriella Proleika and Jonah Astolfi; her sisters, Mary Hyzinski, of Exeter and Terry Lavage, of Margate, Florida; numerous nieces and nephews; her many beloved friends. 

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral which will be conducted on Thursday, December 06, 2012, at 9:30 AM from the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Joseph J. Pisaneschi, her Pastor, officiating.

Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Family and Friends may call on Wednesday, December 05, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at the funeral home.

The Confraternity of Christian Women of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will recite the Rosary on Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM.

For additional information or to send the Proleika Family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home web-site www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in Bette’s memory to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-3039.