Theresa Jane Lister

Theresa Jane Lister, age 75, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Forest Hill. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph John and Helen (Peizik) Foertschbeck, and the beloved wife of the late Thomas Richard Lister.

Theresa retired from Harford County Government, where she worked in the Facilities Operation Department. She was a devoted member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Theresa enjoyed baking, cooking, and crafting, and she cherished the time she and her husband spent traveling to Italy together.

She is survived by her sons, Keith Thomas Lister and John Michael Lister; John’s companion, Jen Rakestraw; Keith’s wife, Maggie Lister; and her cherished grandchildren, Alexis, Max, and Paige Lister, and Logan and Bella Rakestraw. She is also survived by her sister Joyce (Mike) Darby.

Contributions may be made in her memory to Spinal Muscular Atrophy in memory of her niece, Ashley Bigos.