Photo courtesy of Weatherhead Young Funeral Home
Brick, New Jersey
Sep 17, 1928 – Apr 10, 2019 (Age 90)
Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Rd., Brick, NJ 08723
Elizabeth “Betty” H. Fister, RN, age 90 of Lakewood, passed away on April 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Jersey City and lived in Jackson before moving to Lakewood in 1986. Betty, a registered nurse, worked as a Administrator at Kimball Medical Center for over 30 years. She was a parishioner at St. Mary of the Lake Church, where she served on the Altar Rosary Society; a member of the NJ State Nurse’s Association, Interfaith Hospitality network of Ocean County, and St. Mary’s Guild in Leisure Village. Betty is preceded in death by her sister Rosemarie Krais, brother, William J. Mahan, and great grandson Noah Reeves. Surviving are her daughters; Margaret Fister-Centorcelli (Dario), Mary Mc Elwee, Martha Calvosa (Robert), Maureen Fister- Donatien (Kim Porcaro), Monica Mullen (Matthew), and Marian Fister-Schultz (Stephen), eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and her sisters Dolores Altz and Sr. Maureen Mahan. The family will receive relatives and friends for a viewing on Monday, April 15, 2019, 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Rd., Brick, NJ 08723. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 10:30am at St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakewood. Entombment will follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.weatherheadyoung.com
Read MoreI loved and miss your mom. She was warm, funny, caring and wise. I miss you, Betty.
Kevin Reynolds
April 06, 2022 | Friend
I just found out. Much love and sympathy to you all. I loved your mom. She was a wonderful person.
Kevin P. Reynolds
July 19, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Bettys passing. We worked many evenings together as supervisors. A gentlewoman and kind. I have many fond memories of her and we had some good laughs. Prayers for her family .
Kathleen Neary. (Covello)
April 21, 2019 | TOMS RIVER, NJ | Coworker
So sorry to hear of your loss, I have good memories of working with her at KMC. Rest In Peace.
Lori Henry
Lori Henry
April 15, 2019 | FL | Coworker
Dear "Fister Girls" - Betty will be sorely missed - she was a true lady and a kind soul. I know your hearts are heavy and we wish you peace and comfort at this time.
Kim and Gwen Manross
April 15, 2019 | Jackson, NJ | Friend
Mrs. Fister was my Nursing supervisor for many years at KMC. Truly one of the better angels who walked this earth. Always had time and a smile for you. May our Lord Bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand. To Mary and family my love and sincerest condolences. Rest in peace Mrs. Fister...
Kathryn Smith
April 15, 2019 | Toms River, NJ
Mrs. Fister was such a great supervisor to work for always with a smile rest in peace dear and all the prayers to the family
Joan Reynolds
April 15, 2019 | Lakewood, NJ
Rest in peace, you didn't know me but I know your daughter Martha whom I met as kid in grade school. I wish your family well as I know that you are now well and with the risen Lord in this Easter season. May God bless you and your family.
Bruce Cardwell
April 14, 2019 | Lititz, PA
I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Betty.
Andrea Brown (Hess)
April 14, 2019 | Brick, NJ | Acquaintance