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1943
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2015
Wilma Lewis Obituary
AGE: 72 • Millville
Wilma Maier Lewis, age 72 of Millville, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2015, at home.
Born in Poland, she immigrated to the United States in 1952 and has lived in New Jersey for most of her life. Wilma had worked at Owens Illinois in Bridgeton and Kimble Glass in Vineland, prior to her retirement. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed gardening.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Lewis, son, John E. Stahlberger, Jr., and her parents, Christian and Elsa Maier.
Wilma is survived by her son, Scott Stahlberger, and wife Marisol of Millville; grandchildren, Kathy and Rachel Simmons; Shauna Stahlberger, Timothy Medina, Nicholas Cruz, and Josue Stahlberger; great grandchildren, Arjay Nedohon and Isabella Alvarez; sister, Elfrieda Taylor and her husband Dave; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service 12 Noon, Monday, November 16, 2015, at the Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street in Millville. There will be a viewing from 10 AM to 12 Noon in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery
Donations may be made in Wilma's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or Inspira Home Care and Hospice, 1138 E. Chestnut Ave, #3B, Vineland NJ 08360
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Memories and Condolences
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Kaitlyn Taylor
November 24, 2015
Although I only knew Wilma for a short period of time, it felt as though I had known her for a lifetime. She was a truly inspiring and kind person and will be missed!
Ric
November 21, 2015
I was privileged enough to have worked with Wilma. She truly was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. God Bless!
susan
November 19, 2015
Thoughts and prayers, may she rest in peace and may God provide comfort at this sad time
Ellie Darby
November 17, 2015
Prayers for Wilma and her family. I worked with her in Container Pack at Kimble Glass. She was a great lady.
November 16, 2015
To Wilma's family. She was a very brave lady. With our deepest sympathy
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