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Marie A. Moeller, 82
April 28, 2021
Marie Ann (Chesonis) Moeller, 82, of Lancaster went into the arms of her Lord and Savior peacefully at home with her husband by her side, on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born in Towanda, PA she was the daughter of Catherine and Alexander Chesonis. She was the devoted wife of John “Jack” Moeller for 63 years this August. She grew up in Lopez, PA located in Sullivan County.
Marie was dedicated to her faith and her family. Through her life she was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lancaster, PA. Marie taught second grade religion classes for 10 years and was a Eucharistic Minister for homebound parishioners touching the lives of many. She continued serving our community through her work as a Hospice volunteer.
Marie was employed by Rosenfeld, Belser and Davis ENT for 10 years preceded by OBGYN of Lancaster for 25 years in Lancaster, PA. Her real passion was her advocacy for children with learning disabilities. After realizing the challenges to meet the educational needs of her son Michael, she started on a quest to bring awareness and resources to him and other children in the state of Pennsylvania in the late 1960’s and 70’s. She started a grass roots effort to identify other parents whose children had similar diagnoses of learning disabilities and who were not receiving an appropriate education. She testified before the senate in Pennsylvania to make appropriations to fund this segment of the student population across the state and spearheaded its roll out. This passionate determination to give each and every child the best chance for success in life had a ripple effect on many of whom she never met.
Her favorite times were spent watching sunsets with her family at Ocean City, MD as well as sailing the Chesapeake Bay. Gardening was a great passion of hers and she was always surrounded by flowers especially daisies. Marie and Jack were officers in The Unwind Dance Club and she could dance a mean polka, especially in double time.
In addition to her loving husband, she had 4 surviving children. John Moeller Jr of Lancaster, PA husband to Yati Moeller; Stephanie Bernstein of Lititz, PA, fiancé to Thomas Dudas; Bryon Moeller of Covington, LA husband to Chau (Meeky) Moeller; and Tim Moeller of Ellicott City, MD husband to Kim Moeller. She was preceded in death by her loving son, Michael Moeller of Lancaster, PA husband to Pamela Moeller. She also had 13 adoring grandchildren, Ally and Zachary (Moeller), Jia and Mei (Bernstein), Ian and Drew (Moeller), Josiah, husband to Reagan, Andrew, Jesse, Melody, Clayton, Evan and Joel (Moeller) as well as many nieces and nephews.
Marie was a very caring and giving person and touched the hearts of many. Her laugh and smile were contagious, and she lit up a room with her outgoing and fun personality. She will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marie’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
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Condolences to the Family
May 04, 2021
Dear John & family, it is with sympathy & love that we send this message, please know that your Mom, Marie, is in our prayers. Our best to you all ❤️
Jeff & Terri Michell
May 03, 2021
Jack, the Roth’s are greatly saddened by the news of Marie’s passing. We were honored to have the pleasure of your visit to our home in Maryland for a Memorial Day party; it was a joy to visit with the gentle Marie, the love of your life.
God bless Marie, and we pray you will find peace in your 63 years of memories.
Cathy and Gerry Roth
May 03, 2021
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Ordean and Ruth Lovaas Nelson
May 03, 2021
Jack so sad to hear about Marie death I wish I could of came to the funeral I love Marie very much so Jack please take care
Dianna M Moeller
May 03, 2021
Our condolences to you all. We buried our mom, Leona, on the 22nd of April. She was 4 days shy of 97.
The family of Leona Stone
May 03, 2021
We offer our prayers and condolences to the Moeller family. May God grant her eternal rest and may all of the souls of the faihfully departed rest in peace. Such a good and faithful woman entering the place prepared for her from the beginning of time. God bless you all during this sorrowful time.
Gerry and Cathy Roth family
May 02, 2021
Jack, I was saddened to hear of Marie’s passing. I worked with her at the OB/GYN office and she was loved by so many. Such a wonderful, giving person. You and your family are in my thoughts and I expect your wonderful memories will give you comfort now and in the weeks to come.
May 02, 2021
We were so sad to hear of Marie’s passing. We extend our sincere sympathy to you John and your family, she will be sorely missed. We are left with many happy memories, trips to oc and our many patio parties. I will always remember her positive attitude which was the most remarkable of anyone I have ever known. May God grant you peace and comfort. our prayers are with you.
Bev Celia & Ron Neuer
April 30, 2021
Our hearts and our loving sympathies are with the Moeller Family as you celebrate Marie and her well-lived life. Her spirited personality and laughter brought joy to all who were lucky to know her. May God’s comfort and peace be with you all.
April 30, 2021
John and Yati, I’m sorry for your loss of your mother, it is obvious she was a good mother and a great person and left a wonderful legacy. Cindy and I pray that God will carry you through this difficult time, when you say Goodbye to Mother for the last time on this earth, knowing you will see her again !!
April 30, 2021
Oh your sweetest Mom, wife, grandma. and friend has taught me so much on how to live and give as our Mighty Father as asked us to do here on earth. My heart aches and is smiling for knowing Marie Moeller 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Dottie Lingenfelter
April 30, 2021
John & Yati, our thoughts are with you and your family as you celebrate your mother’s life with memories of all of her great work.
Debbie & Jerry
April 30, 2021
John, I was sorry to read about your Mom’s recent passing in the paper this morning. It sounds like she lived a long and very productive life, and left a great family behind as a legacy. Sue and I look forward to seeing you and Yati at the restaurant soon to express our condolences in person as well. God bless your Mom and your entire family.
Steve Senkowski
April 30, 2021
My condelences to the Moeller family. I knew Marie from drawing her blood at the WBH outpatient lab facility. I am so sad to hear of her passing. I loved when she would come in because her and I would always joke around. We would talk about her teaching me how to dance and I was always asking her to find me a husband. I would always walk her back to the lab arm in arm and I would carry her oxygen. The little bit of time that her and I would get to spend to together will always be in my memory and she will always be in my heart. She knew exactly how to make someone laugh. You will be greatly missed.
Jennifer Null
April 30, 2021
A kind and giving lady who will be sorely missed by many. I still carry fond memories of times together and many laughs. With huge hugs to you and all the family, John.
From Jude Copland (ex-Frailey) in New Zealand
April 30, 2021
Our sincere condolences go to the Moeller family. We pray for comfort during this difficult time. May you continue to cheerish the memories of Marie. She was a wonder person! God Bless.
Dennis and Anne Quinn and Family
April 30, 2021
My thoughts are with your family. My parents Lou and Chris Wade were active with your mom in their advocacy for children with learning disabilities (ACLD).
Sue Wade Sensenig
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