Barbara A. (Walters) Caltagirone, 85, formerly the wife to the late John A. Caltagirone, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late George and Jane (Baylor) Walters.
Barbara graduated from Reading High School and the Reading Hospital School of Nursing, before earning her Master’s Degree from Temple University. She would go on to have a distinguished career in nursing; starting out at Reading Hospital. She then became a traveling nurse working on interstate trains that traveled to Chicago and Miami. She finished her career working for 30 years at Oley Valley High School as the school nurse. While working at Oley Valley High School, Barbara was the coach for the band front flag twirlers, attending many cavalcades and competitions. She accompanied school groups on many ski club trips to Vermont and Canada, as well as travels to many countries in Europe, including England, Spain and Italy. Barbara was an accomplished craftswoman, winning many prizes for needlepoint, crocheting, and sewing works. Barbara also enjoyed traveling with her daughter to as many places as they could over the years.
Surviving is her daughter Juliana Caltagirone, wife of Antonio Vernacchio; a brother Richard Walters, husband of Gail; sister-in-law Sherry Walters; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Robert Walters.
A memorial mass will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:00AM at St. Columbkill Church (200 Indian Spring Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512) with Fr. Rich Clement officiating. A visitation for friends and family to gather will also be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, from 10:00AM-11:00AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army of Boyertown (409 S. Reading Ave, Boyertown, PA 19512) or to the Boyertown Area Multi Service (200 Spring St, Boyertown, PA 19512) in Barbara’s name.