Mary Pfister, 95, passed away on August 12 at her home. She was born also at home in Princeton, NJ to her parents the late Fred and Mary Hughes. She gave unending gifts of love and care to everyone she knew and shared special gifts with children throughout her life with her gentle, nurturing, beautiful heart. Her passions included her family, singing harmony, cooking and enjoying sweets together.

She was preceeded in death by her husbands John Shiery of 47 years and Joseph Pfister of 17 years as well as her brother Fred Hughes; sisters Evelyn Petty, Edna Clayton and Ella Niper.

She is survived by her sisters Ada Sponholtz of Princeton and Mildred Van Shoick of Griggstown; daughters and son-in-laws, Marion Michel and the late Jack Michel of Belle Mead, Carol and Jim Snyder of Aristis, PA, Doris and Russell Snyder of Rocky Hill and Jean and Robert Pfister of Green Brook. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and their families, 22 great grandchildren, many loved nieces and nephews as well as her chosen family Roini Dartsmieli, Connie Grey and Evelyn Whitlock.

A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 10am at the First Reformed Church of Rocky Hill, 93 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ, 08553.

Christian burial will follow at Rocky Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Reformed Church of Rocky Hill.