Bette Jane Taraschi, 69, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Harrisburg. She was born Saturday, Sept. 15, 1951, to the late Edger L. and Mary C. (Yohn) Shoemaker. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Michael Taraschi.

Bette was a member of the Palmyra VFW, Post 6417, the Auxiliary American Legion, #72, and the Local Chocolate Workers Union. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing darts and bowling. Most importantly, she was a loving aunt and great-aunt.

She is survived by her stepchildren: Nicholas A. Taraschi, and wife, Shelby, and Peter M. Taraschi; step-grandchildren; sisters, Darlene Painter, of Steelton, and Linda Cassell, of Camp Hill; several nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of the service and also on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Burial will follow the service on Saturday at Hershey Cemetery, Hershey. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com.