Betty Jane ‘Janie’ (Fultz) Wagner

Born Aug. 22, 1931, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur A. Fultz and Alice Virginia (Miller) Botteicher and step-father, John Botteicher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman W. ‘Spike’ Wagner, who passed in 1990; four siblings: Sandra Deckard, Donna Robinson, Donald ‘Sonny’ Fultz, and Delores Glant; grandsons, Judd Bauman (2008) and Aaron Bossinger (2021); granddaughter, Kristen A. Kochenderfer (infant, deceased 1976); and two sons-in-law, Allan Dodd (1977), and Charles Bossinger (2017).

Janie and Spike raised three daughters who survive: Kathy Bauman (John) and twins, Kimbra Bossinger, and Karen Kochenderfer (Dwight), all of Lewistown. Janie, was the proud grandmother of: Kathleen M. (Kochenderfer) Burke (Geoff), Allana L. (Dodd) Hartung (Michael), Justin Bauman (fiancÈe, Alison Eckley), Scott K. Kochenderfer (Amanda), Dan M. Kochenderfer (Jillian), and Jordan (Bauman) Slagter (Adam); she was blessed with 14 great-grandchildren: Zachary, Abby, and Maya Burke, Chase and Lucas Hartung, Jacob Bauman, Jonas and Saffron Kochenderfer, Crue, Lila and Aven Kochenderfer, Kennadi Bauman, Elliott Claire, and Lucy Slagter.

She is also survived by four sisters: Mary ‘Liz’ Walker, of York, Jacqueline Eckert, of Lewistown, Shirley Dumm, of Lewistown, and Nancy Wickenheiser, of Dover; and a sister-in-law, Shirley (Wagner) Landis, formerly of Lewistown.

She was a faithful member of Grace UMC, Lewistown serving in many capacities.

She was a graduate of Lewistown Granville High School, Class of 1949, commonly known as the 49’ers.

Janie was an avid Nittany Lion Football fan never missing a game on TV, and she was a faithful follower of her grandchildren’s activities. Janie was the best wife, mother, and grandmother anyone could ever ask for. She had a heart of gold. It was an honor and a privilege for all of us to help take care of her as her health declined. We are so very grateful to God for her unconditional love and support throughout the years.

A viewing will be held from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 15, with a Celebration of Life to follow at Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan St., Lewistown, with the Rev. Karen McCachren and Rev. Stephanie Rupert officiating. Interment will take place in Mt. Rock Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Janie’s memory to Grace U.M.C., Lewistown.

Arrangements are under the care of Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.