Lillian H. Weist

 

Lillian H. Weist, 79 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Lancaster Health Services in Lancaster.

Lillian was born July 3, 1942, the daughter of Ignatz and Helen (Russel) Mish. She graduated from Arcadia High School. On February 7, 1959, Lillian was united in marriage to Leo M. DeWilde. He preceded Lillian in death. On September 13, 2002, she was united in marriage to Stanley L. Weist. Lillian worked at various jobs throughout her career — cook, bartender, tax preparer and home health care provider. She was a very creative person, enjoying gardening, camping, cooking, baking, crocheting and knitting. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving is her husband, Stan; her children: Bonita (Jeff) DeWilde, Ronnie (Rhonda) DeWilde, Gary (Deb) DeWilde, and Bruce (Paula) DeWilde; grandchildren: Jeremiah and Jacob Coby; Andrew, Zachary, and Lillyanna DeWilde, Daniel Wong, Amanda Meyer, Sarah Roach, Donald, Cassandra, Abigail, Ashley, Morgan and Derick DeWilde; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; mother-in-law, Marie Weist; stepson, Randy Weist; stepdaughter, Lisa Mills; siblings: Joseph Mish, Marion Garrison and Willis Mish, Sr.,

In addition to her husband Leo, Lillian was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy DeWilde; her twin brother, LeRoy Mish; a brother, Donald Mish; and a stepson, Terry Weist.

A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 2:45 p.m., at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 1234 South Madison St., Lancaster. Burial will be at Buffalo City Cemetery in Cochrane. Family and friends may call on Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster is assisting the family.

The family of Lillian H. Weist would like to extend their appreciation to Lancaster Health Services and to Martin Schwartz Funeral Homes & Crematory. Online condolences: martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.

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