Elizabeth Jane Romig, retired pediatric nurse

Elizabeth Jane Romig, affectionately known as Betty, BJ, and Betts by her loved ones, was born Feb. 2, 1936, and passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Betty was predeceased by her loving husband, Fred. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Monica), Lauren (Lisa) and Christen (Kevin). Betty also has five grandchildren, Caitlin, Tara, Alison, Casey and Tyler, and a great-granddaughter, Corinne.

Betty grew up in Reading, Pa., along with her sister, Jean. She earned her degree in nursing at Reading Hospital and spent over 40 years practicing as a pediatric nurse in Reading, Pa., and Wilmington.

Betty will be remembered for her deep affection for her husband and family, her bright smile, enjoyment of birds and walking outdoors, maintaining full pretzel and candy jars, making amazing fruit pies, and tears when leaving any family gathering.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Betty’s family recommends donations in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.

Visit Mrs. Romig’s Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com.