Elizabeth Hartwig, 93, of Griggstown, NJ passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 with her family at her side.

Born in New York City on August 27, 1916, she and her family moved to Griggstown in 1921. She attended elementary school and was a member of the final graduating class of the one room schoolhouse in Griggstown. In 1935, Betty graduated from Princeton High School.

Mrs. Hartwig retired, after 25 years of employment, as a clerk in the Franklin Township Tax Collectors Office. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Griggstown Volunteer Fire Company and the Griggstown Historical Society.

She was predeceased by her brother John Wallek and two sisters Ann Hoepfner and Sue Rightmire. Surviving are her beloved husband, of 69 years, Richard H. Hartwig, a daughter Paulette Neas of Fort Collins, CO, a son Richard C. Hartwig of Milltown, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

A funeral service will be held Friday, January 8, 2010 at 10AM in Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3330 Rt. 27, Kendall Park, NJ followed by burial in Ten Mile Run Cemetery, Griggstown, NJ.