DeSoto- Betty L. Lukco, 93, of Arcadia, Florida passed away February 13, 2013. Betty was born January 29, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Arcadia 24 years ago, with her late husband and only man she ever loved, Joe Lukco, a US Navy combat vet in WWII. Her and Joe spent their younger days traveling the United States, visiting all except Alaska and Washington. Betty was the last of 12 children, 5 brothers served during WWII, 4 of those were in combat.One brother was rejected by the Army for health reasons so he went to Canada and joined Canada's Army so he could fight the Nazi's. Betty was a member of the Red Hats, Sunshine Ladies and St. Paul's Catholic Church. She made visits to nursing homes and helped feed the needy through Catholic Charities. Not only was Betty an aunt, she was like the mother her nephew, Joe Tarnovsky, never had. She loved very much and was very fond of one of her other nephews, the late Thomas (Tim) Coyne, who preceded her in death on December 19th, 1991 when he answered his LAST ALARM for the Brooklyn, Ohio Fire Department. Her nephew, Tim, was responsible for getting her husband's medals many years after he served later from the Department Of The Navy. Betty is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her dear friends; Edith and George McElroy, who were like family and loved and cared for her during her last years. The family of Betty Lukco, Joe and Cecelia Tarnovsky, owe a great deal of appreciation and thanks to Edith and George who were always there for their Aunt Betty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lukco, parents; James and Loretta Rhoebolt Rooney, four sisters and seven brothers. Arrangements are by Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia, Florida. Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com