Betty, 95 of Hackettstown passed away peacefully at home on the night of October 13th, 2022. Betty was born on April 25th, 1927 in New York City. Betty spent her young life growing up in New York and various parts of New Jersey. She graduated from Paterson High School and later Ridgewood College and the Fashion Institute of Technology. She went on to become an apparel buyer with the Army Air force exchange and later for Crazy Horse Apparel. She continued on to build a career as a real estate broker when she moved to Franklin Lakes where she lived for many years. Betty moved to Hackettstown in 1995 following her decision to partner with her son to open their business, Farmview Golf. Betty was a proud and devoted owner of Harvestone Farms and Farmview Golf. Farmview Golf became Betty’s pride and joy. She was the absolute heart of the family owned business and the range was her favorite place to be, full of employees and customers who knew and loved her.
Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, golfing, traveling to the beach to visit friends and going out for meals with loved ones. Betty loved staying active and still attended multiple workout classes each week. Betty was known for being an active member of the community where she was involved in numerous clubs such as the Hackettstown Women’s Club, Washington Township Senior Advisory Counsel, and Long Valley Historical society. Betty also loved volunteering at Hackettstown Community Hospital to help others. Betty will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. Betty adored her son, granddaughter, family and friends and spent all of her time free time scheduling activities, lunches and meet ups with them as often as possible.
Betty is survived by her Son, Steven and daughter in law Lynn, and granddaughter Danielle of Franklin Lakes. She is predeceased by her parents Mary and Micheal Manak.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 from 4-8 PM. Funeral will be held on October 20th 2022, at 11am, Cochran Funeral Home, Betty will be laid to rest at the Yellow Frame Cemetery, Yellow Frame Road, Frelinghuysen, NJ, alongside her mother and father.
Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
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Bridget & James Rivera says
October 16, 2022 at 11:45 pmPlease accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Steve, Lynn and Danielle, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Thompson says
October 17, 2022 at 3:23 pmBetty was a lovely, kind and thoughtful person. You have our sincere condolences.
Robb and Melissa Thompson
JOSEPHINE STOUT says
October 17, 2022 at 10:30 pmBetty, you were so loved and will be missed. I was proud to be your friend and admired your kindness. and loving ways..
MAUREEN BLOOM says
October 19, 2022 at 1:41 pmSo sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I did her hair for a number of years before covid. I was amazed at her age. She looked alot younger. I always laughed when she left when I told her not to put her hat on till she got out the door. She was so proud of her granddaughter with her beautiful long hair.
Joyce C Mooney says
October 19, 2022 at 4:47 pmBetty was an adult by the time I was born. Time and distance separated us for much of our early lives, except for rare occasions. We connected more fully nearly 30 years ago when Betty moved to this area. Betty and I became very close in those years, renewing family bonds. Betty was my idol, my example of how to live a full and productive life. Her positivity knew no bounds. I would brag that I have a 95 year old cousin who goes to work every day, runs a business, goes to the gym 3 times a week, drives a car and had her mind. Betty would admonish me saying “Don’t tell people how old I am, the retired men I have working for us won’t respect me if they think I’m an old lady”. Betty’s energy was boundless. During covid she called me stating indignantly “Where is everybody? As she walked around her complex. They need to be out getting exercise.” Her positivity and upbeat nature radiated. She lived it everyday! I hope to live up to her example, at least to try as I age. I love you and will miss you dearly. I know her spirit is with the angels, and she has them exercising everyday.
Your Cousin Joyce
Karen Hajdinyak says
October 20, 2022 at 10:24 pmBetty was the first person on the block to welcome me to Peachtree Village when I moved here. She is a true inspiration. I will miss looking across the street and seeing her watering her flowers or getting into her car to go wherever she was going….day or night. What a force she was. She never stopped. God bless and keep her. Deepest condolences to her family and friends. And thanks for the miniature golf game….it was lots of fun!!
Mary Ann Kordys says
October 22, 2022 at 6:41 pmBetty was a ray of sunshine. As a member of the Washington Township Historical Society she would always volunteer for the House Tour. She will be missed.
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