Obituaries
Margaret W. Wilhelm, 96
April 20, 2020
Margaret W. Wilhelm, 96, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Hospice and Community Care. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Denlinger) Zimmerman.
Margaret was a devout and faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lancaster. She was the founder of the Golden Hills Club at St. Joseph’s. Margaret could always be found in the kitchen baking pies, cakes and other sweets. She was best known for her cookies which she sold as a church fundraiser. The most important thing in her life was her family. Margaret will be remembered for her sweet generosity.
Margaret is survived by her brother, Robert W. Zimmerman, four sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Harrison Wilhelm and her daughter Roseanna Wilhelm.
Services for Margaret will be private. A memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s name to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St Joseph St, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Condolences to the Family
February 09, 2023
I remember Margaret growing up on ” cabbage hill” Famous for her wonderful and delicious baked good. Those ” Whoopie pie’s”, were, thee very best!! She had touched so many lives and will always remain very near and dear to all Our Hearts. Fly sweet Angel and rest tenderly in Jesus’s sweet arms. I will never forget You. Love and prayers, R.I.P.😇 Robin Kirchner-Wolf
April 24, 2020
My DEAREST Margaret (“Margie”) You were more than a Sister-in-Law to me as I was closer to you (since 1945 when Harrison brought you home) than I was to my own “2” sisters. We had so many fun years together & after you moved to Lancaster & I got married – no matter if I brought 1 or all 6 f my kids to your house – – WE were ALWAYS welcome !! Did you make “whoopie pies” & load the freezer when you knew we were coming as the kids would fight over who was sleeping in the bsement ?? Well, I can’t cry over never seeing you again because every thing I do & see something reminds me of you & our life together. I will NEVER forget you !! REST IN PEACE & GOD BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS !!
Margaret MacDonald
April 24, 2020
What a lovely delightful lady. We will always remember the beautiful “Cookie Lady” as part of Golden Hills. Rest in Peace. From Vincent Fruchtl and Marian Walters.
April 22, 2020
Bob,
Were do I begin, Margaret was my dearest friend, we spent many hours togethr on Joseph Street, she taught me to quilt, can, and many other things. I feel so blessed that she was in my life. I am so happy that I got to talk to her several weeks ago. She was the most warmest, most caring person I have ever met. She gave so much of herself to eveyone around her and never asked for anything in return.
Bob, You are an amazing person, so much like Margaret. I know you were like a son to her, from when you were born. She told me so much about her life, you were the best part of that.
I will dearly miss her, but I am just thankful that God allowed me to be a part of her life.
You will have peace in your heart because you were the very best to her.
I am sure God has a very special place for her, she was one of a kind.
Love and Sympathy,
Joanne and George Weber
