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 Margaret
M. "Presh" Weber, 75, of Lancaster, unexpectedly passed away
surrounded by her family on Friday, February 20, 2009 at Lancaster
General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster, on August 25, 1933 to
the late Joseph F. Ulrich and Margaret A. (O'Donnell) Ulrich.
Presh was the
wife of the late Albert C. Weber, Jr. who passed away in 1980. Presh was devoted to her Catholic faith and her family. She was
born and raised on Cabbage Hill and attended St. Mary's Catholic
Elementary School. She graduated from Lancaster Catholic High
School in 1953. Presh and Al and their nine children were devoted
members of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Presh was
employed at Bell Telephone in Lancaster as a Switchboard Operator.
She was dedicated to the care of her husband, children, and home.
Presh served the St. Joseph Catholic Church community as a
Eucharistic Minister, regularly visiting the ill and elderly
church members, was on the St. Joseph Mercy Committee, helped to
establish St. Joseph's Perpetual Adoration, was a member of St.
Joseph's Womens' Club, and was an active volunteer for Lancaster
Catholic High School Annual Fund. As a member of the Social
Justice Committee, Presh was an active volunteer for the Friday
evening community meal at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Presh was
also active in the USO, the International Federation of Catholic
Alumni and the Golden Hills Club. Previously, Presh served as a
Cub Scout den mother, volunteered for the Blind Association of
Lancaster County and was a room mother for all nine of her
children at St. Joseph's School. She was famous for her chocolate
cakes. Presh was a member of the Krewe of Cabbage Hill where she
was the Queen of Mardi Gras of 2004.
She enjoyed
spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends,
gardening, traveling, and looked forward to her weekly Breakfast
Club.
Surviving are
nine children; daughter Beth wife of Scott Neidert, Sr. of
Lancaster, daughter Kathy wife of Michael John of Woodbridge, VA,
daughter Peg wife of Tim McCorry of Downingtown, son Thomas M.
Weber husband of Mary Anne of Lancaster, son Jim Weber husband of
Jennifer of Landisville, son John Weber husband of Kelly of
Macungie, PA, son Paul Weber husband of Yvette of York, daughter
Rose wife of Todd Phillips of East Earl, daughter Helen Weber of
Lancaster. Presh was blessed with 19 grandchildren; Scott Jr.,
Stephanie, Allison, Laura, Kevin, Karl, Luke, Ann Margaret, Hope,
Michael, Carolyn, Hannah, Maggie, Jonathan, Christopher, Abbie,
Mitchell, Nathan, and Deanna. Presh is also survived by her
brother Joseph Ulrich of Wayne, PA and her sister Dolores McNee of
Bausman.
Relatives and
friends are invited to celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at
11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with Rev. Joseph
Hilbert and Rev. Norman Hohenwarter as Celebrants. Friends may
call at the church from 10-11AM. Final farewell and commendation
will take place at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions in Presh's memory may be made to
the St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Joseph Catholic Church to
support community outreach for the needy. Arrangements made by the
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 717-393-9661. To send the family
online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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