J. Edward Weber, 65, of Lancaster passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, July 10, 2010 with loved ones by his side. He was born Lancaster, the son of the late John and Ruth Rinehart Weber. He had a diverse career that included automotive service, church administration, real estate, tax preparation and financial counseling.

He was a licensed minister and founder of the Life Renewal Center which offered a variety of ministries, including divorce recovery and financial management. He was an active member of St. Mary's Church in Lancaster.

His hobbies included motorcycles, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed family and friends and trips to the Chesapeake Bay.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Mary Jeanne, brother Michael Weber of Lancaster, sister Vonnie Bulett of Willow Street, daughters Lisa Cockerill of Melbourne Australia and Eva Davis of Euclid Ohio, son J. Edward Weber III of Lancaster, nephew Chris Soden of Lancaster, niece Melissa Soden Powell of New Jersey. He had several grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today, Sunday, July 11, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church 119 South Prince St. Lancaster 17603 at 2 p.m. with Rev Leo Goodman as Celebrant. Interment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 South Prince St. Lancaster 17603. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster 393-9661. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.