Obituary of Mary E. Webber

Mary Eugenia Webber (née Mecholsky) of Mickleton, NJ passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the age of 85. Mary was born to Alfred and Margaret on August 11, 1932 in Paulsboro, NJ. She is survived by daughter, Linda Futia and husband Dan; daughter, Monica Hawkins and husband Leigh; grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Brandon, Justin, and Blaise; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Elise, Kian, and Quentin; siblings, Alfred, Agnes, William, Julianna, Franklin, and Margaret. Mary is predeceased by her husband, Ernest, and brothers, Joseph, Stanley, and Bernard. Mary attended Paulsboro High School, graduating in 1949. Following graduation, she worked in Paulsboro as a florist and then as a seamstress until the birth of her eldest daughter, Linda. For many years while raising her daughters, Mary worked in the cafeteria of Kingsway Regional High School Married since May 27, 1950, Ernest and Mary made their home a gathering place for friends and family. Many generations of the extended Mecholsky family would learn to swim in their backyard pool or attend a family reunion at their annual 4th of July barbecue. Throughout their years together, it was also very common sight to find Ernest and Mary on their patio laughing and reminiscing with friends and family. Mary enjoyed country music, poetry, baking, and traveling the United States and the United Kingdom. While living in Mickleton, she was an active member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and senior citizen groups in both East Greenwich Township and Paulsboro. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Friends and family are invited to join in a Mass being held in remembrance of Mary on Saturday, May 19th at St. John's Roman Catholic Church located at 647 Beacon Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ. There will be a visitation at the church from 10:00am to 10:45am followed by Mass at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in honor of Mary Webber to the Parkinson's Foundation. Arrangements are by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home 2755 S. Lincoln Ave., Vineland. Memories, thoughts and prayers may be extended to the family by visiting dlfuneral.com.