ELIZABETH WEISBURGER Obituary

Elizabeth K. Weisburger
Born on April 9, 1924 in Finland, Pennsylvania and died at the Villages of Rockville, Rockville, Maryland, on February 12, 2019 of respiratory failure and pneumonia. She and her nine brothers and sisters were raised in a small home in Ono, Pennsylvania, with no running water or indoor plumbing. She excelled in school and went to Lebanon Valley College, and then the University of Cincinatti where she obtained a Ph.D., in1947, unusual for that era. She married John H. Weisburger, and both continued their careers at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She is survived by three children, William, Diane, and Andrew; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren along with six brothers and sisters. She donated her body to the Anatomy Board of Maryland for medical research. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at the Villages of Rockville, 9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 12, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for ELIZABETH WEISBURGER

10 Entries

Francene Walker

March 6, 2020

On behalf of Montgomery College Foundation, Montgomery College and our students, we continue to remember Dr. Weisburger's generosity and the legacy she has left through her endowment supporting students. We remember her thirst for knowledge and indomitable spirit.

Imogene Sevin

April 1, 2019

I send my sincerest condolences to the Weisburger family. Betsy was a long time associate and close friend. While internationally recognized for her work in chemical carcinogenesis, Betsy was also a humble and grounded person who mentored many younger scientists and gave generously to the educational community. Many don't know that Betsy had also been an avid hiker and supporter of the Appalachian Trail. My friend, you will be missed.

Miriam Poirier

March 25, 2019

Betsy was a real pioneer, not only as an independent woman scientist, but as a mentor and friend to many women coming after her who aspired to research careers. Personally I owe her a great debt of gratitude for critical mentoring and encouragement early in my career. Her attitude was not "Is it possible?" but "When are you going to do it!" One of her best comments, made at the SOT meeting, went like this: "If I had always done what my mother told me to do I would never have had any fun!" Bravo Betsy - keep on having fun!

Harold Seeifried

March 22, 2019

Betsy was an incredible scientist and true friend, for many decades. She came to visit the night before my dad passed away at the Lutheran home. She was the mother superior of chemical carcinogenesis and was always on top of the latest findings. She was a truly invaluable resource and guide. we will miss her dearly and extend the condolences to the whole family which I met at the 90th birthday dinner celebration.

Lewis Thayne

March 13, 2019

Brilliant, endlessly curious, generous, considerate, humorous, and life-affirming woman. All of us at Lebanon Valley College will miss this truly great and inspiring graduate and leader.

Dr. Timothy Benjamin

March 12, 2019

To The Weisburger Family:
We were heartbroken to hear of Dr. Weisburger's death.
I worked with her for 44 years, before I retired in 2010. I worked in the lab in cancer research.
I obtained my degree as a cancer research chemist, during my tendency at NIH.
She was a beautiful, warm hearted lady and she loved my family as well.
It was sheer joy knowing her and working along side her.
May God bless each of you!

Howard Lasser

March 12, 2019

Elizabeth WEISBURGER was a wonderful person who was always helpful. Enjoyed her beautiful smile and her cheerful manner. My heartfelt sympathy to the family on loosing the presence such a great spirit.

March 12, 2019

To Elizabeth's family:
All of us at Montgomery College are saddened to hear of Elizabeth's passing. She was such an inspiration! We loved her spirit, her attitude, her smarts and we loved hearing about her life experiences that shaped who she was -- a generous spirit who never forgot that helping others to get a good education is the most important thing.
Francene Walker on behalf of the Montgomery College Foundation, students, faculty and staff of Montgomery College.

McCarthy

March 12, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy.
May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3).

Alice Benson, Director of Philanthropy

March 12, 2019

We at The Village at Rockville--A Nat'l Lutheran Community were honored to have Elizabeth as one of our residents for so many years -- from her being very active the many years when she lived in her cottage until she needed nursing care. She was much beloved by our whole community and we grieve with her family.

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