Elizabeth “Bettie” F. Stevens, 93, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Stonebridge Rehabilitation Center in Montgomery Township.

Born in Brooklyn on April 9, 1930, only child of James and Florence Burnett, Elizabeth grew up in Rockaway, NY, where she found her love for the beach, fishing, dancing, and swimming.

Bettie, Harry (her beloved husband of 52 years) and children lived in several states before becoming longtime residents of Montgomery Township. In retirement she, Harry, and their dog Bleu enjoyed their vacation home in Lake Ariel, PA. Taking her grand kids to “Claws and Paws” animal park in the Poconos gave her great joy. She also was an active member of the Lake Wallenpaupack community, serving on several committees.

Elizabeth’s primary career was always her family. Early in life she was a representative for Ma Bell Telephone Company, then later in life worked at the Postal Center in Hillsborough.

Elizabeth was passionate about many things; She had unconditional love for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Family was everything to her. Bettie loved getting a bargain, she and Harry were avid garage sales, flea market, and auction hunters. The ShopRite flyer was a must read. Playing bocce and cards, especially Bridge and Skipbo, always brought out her competitive side.

She was a devout Catholic, proud of her Irish heritage, with Christmas being by far her favorite holiday and family celebration. She had a quirky, sometimes “off the wall” sense of humor with a firm belief that laughter was the best medicine.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents James and Florence Burnett, her husband Harry P. Stevens, her infant son James Burnett Stevens, and her cousin, James Dunne.

She is survived by her six children: Gregory P. Stevens and his wife Sandra of Odessa, FL; Lisa H. Miller and her husband Peter of Carlisle, PA; Chief James M. Stevens (Ret.) Hamilton Police Division and his wife Patricia of Hamilton Township; Paul R. Stevens and his wife Toni of Bridgewater; Robert E. Stevens and his wife Cindy of Bethany Beach, DE; and Jeanne M. Mistretta and her husband Nick of Skillman; 13 grandchildren; Jai, Jon, James, Devin and her husband Josh, Nichole, Cassie and her husband Billy, Kyle, Brianne and her husband Tyler, Blake, Melissa, Ashley, Alexandra and Nicholas; and two great grandsons; Aidan and Zachery.

A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hopewell on February 7. Interment followed in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Bridgewater.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Peter A. Mistretta SKILLMAN – Peter A. Mistretta, 78, died Monday, May 21, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in New York City, Mr. Mistretta was a resident of Skill-man for 51 years. He founded Pamco Printers and Stationers, Inc. in New York in 1969 and operated it until his death. Mr. Mistretta served on the Montgomery Township’s planning board advisory committee from 1967 to 1970 and as its chairman from 1971 to 1982. Preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Rose Mistretta, he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Imbembo Mistretta; children, Vincent Mistretta and his wife Michelle, Nicholas Mistretta and his wife Jeanne, Rose Carnevale and her husband Drew all of Skillman; grandchildren, Anthony, Peter, Teresa, Melissa and Nicholas Mistretta, and Stephen and Matthew Carnevale. Mr. Mistretta is also survived by his siblings Josephine Bucci of Skillman, Concetta Silvagni and her husband Luigi of Yorktown Heights, NY, Joseph Mistretta and his wife Virginia of Pennington, and Salvator Mistretta and his wife Mary of Pennington, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Mistretta’s funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hopewell. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. Friends and family may call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Cromwell-Immordino Memorial Home, 71 E. Prospect St., Hopewell.

Harry P. Stevens, 78, died Saturday, April 2, 2005 at the Medical Center at Princeton.

Born in Manhattan, Mr. Stevens was a resident of Montgomery Township for many years.

He attended Cornell University and was a purchasing agent for Burns & Roe, M.W. Kellogg and Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. Prior to his retirement from Ebasco, he was contracts manager in the Arlington, VA office.

Mr. Stevens was an active member in his retirement community, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Lake Ariel, PA, serving on many committees, and was a member of the Princeton Elks Lodge #2129.

He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Magdalena Stelmashchuk and his brother Joseph Stelmashchuk.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; six children, son Gregory and his wife Sandra of Odessa, FL, daughter Lisa Miller and her husband Peter of Allentown, NJ, son James and his wife Patricia of Hamilton Township, son Paul and his wife Toni of Bridgewater, son Robert and his wife Cindy of Belle Mead, and daughter Jeanne Mistretta and her husband Nick of Skillman; 13 grandchildren, Jaime, Jon, James, Devin, Nichole, Cassie, Kyle, Brianne, Blake, Melissa, Ashley, Alexandra and Nicholas; and sister Julie Betlejewski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. today at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hopewell.

Interment will follow in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Bridgewater.

Calling hours will be 9 to 9:30 a.m. today at the Cromwell-Immordino Memorial Home, 71 E. Prospect St., Hopewell.