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Margaret H. Wetzel, 86

Margaret H. Wetzel, 86, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Mennonite Home. She was born in Lancaster and was the daughter of the late Jerome and Margaret (Hergenrother) Hergenrother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Wetzel in 1990.

She was a lifelong parishioner since childhood of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and also attended Sacred Heart Academy.

Margaret was a parochial school teacher at Sacred Heart and St. Anthony’s and then at IU13.

She enjoyed playing pinochle with her friends, listening to classical music, visiting the New Jersey shore, where her two daughters reside, and was always a good friend.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Catanese, of Wall, NJ, Barbara Wetzel, of Loch Arbour, NJ, and a sister-in-law, Sister Edward Ann Wetzel, of Kensington, MD. She was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Wetzel, and two brothers, Jerome Jr., and Howard Hergenrother.

A Christian Prayer Service will take place on Thursday, February 3, 2011 from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602 at 2pm with The Rev. Michael E. Messner officiating. A viewing will be held at Snyder’s from 1-2pm. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 717-393-9661

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October 24, 2023

I Have an old letter to Margaret Witzel, please contact me. Agnieszka

To Barb and Mary,
I am deeply sorry about the loss of your mother. Im glad I had the opportunity to take care of your mom for she became a very close and dear friend to me. We had many wonderful times and those times will be cherished in my heart forever. I enjoyed her sense of humor and will remember her laughter. We had some great talks and some wonderful laughs. Her compassion for others was a quality that made her so unique. I loved her like my own and she will be greatly missed. She was very lucky to have the two of you in her life. She loved you so very much. May the love of your mother live on in your memories and let it bring peace to your heart.

Barb and Mary,

Your mother was my favorite teacher at Sacred Heart.  She had so much patience with me and my "loquacious" personality.  My mother is at the Mennonite home and I wish I would have known your mother was there so I could’ve visited her.

Peace to you both during this time of sorrow.

Fondly,
Mary Lynn (Hobday) DiPaolo

To Mary and Barbara,
I was very sorry to hear of your Mother’s death. She and I worked together for many years at St. Anthony’s School when we both worked for IU 13. We had lots of fun together and she was very devoted to the children that she taught. We lost touch after I moved from Lancaster in 1990, but I will always have fond memories of the times we spent together. She always spoke so lovingly of you both and your brother, and she treasured all the times you were together.
I extend my deepest sympathy to you at this time of your loss.
Sincerely, Jane Williams

Barb & Mary,

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Mrs. Wetzel, as I have always known her was my teacher way back when. God bless her I gave her a hard time, as I was child with ADD that they didn’t diagnose way back then. I remember spending time under her desk as a child. Mind you they are not horror stories….I have only fond memories of your mother. I imagine that she was just so frustrated with me, she didn’t know which way to turn. But as I remember we had a bond way back then. She was such a kind heart!!
   I again ran into her in my 40’s at a grocery store. After explaining who I was she said of course how could I ever forget you!!!! She was like a breath of fresh air!!!
   Once again I send my condolences to you both and your families. She was a treasure and will be greatly missed by those of whom she had touched during her life. May God keep her in his loving arms and give you strength during your time of need. And thank you for sharing your mother with so many of us!!!
Brenda(Sheldon)Fickes

Barb & Mary, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. Had I known of your loss, (only occasionally do I look at the daily paper online), I would have come to the service. Barb, you can’t know how often I’ve thought about you. If you have Internet access, I’m on Facebook, and would absolutely love to hear from you!
Your LCHS/Kutztown friend,
Jill Greenawalt, Lancaster,PA

Dear Barb and Mary,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. You and your family
are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
Joanie M. Candee

Dear Barb and Mary and Sister Annie,
Sorry to hear about your mom I will always remember the good times on State Street with your mom and dad trying to teach me to play cards. The Wetzel’s have always been family to me and I have lots of good memories.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,
With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
Joanie M. Candee

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