Marie Melchiorre Pilger 78, of Lewisburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Arden Courts of Susquehanna.

Marie was born in Hazleton, May 1, 1944, a daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine "Toby" (Cerasaro) Melchiorre. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter William Pilger; and sister, Donna Melchiorre.

Marie graduated from Berwick High School and Penn State University with a bachelor's of science degree. She worked as a medical technologist until her retirement in 2017. She loved Penn State, the Yankees, music, and singing with local area groups.

Marie is survived by her three children, Walter Pilger Jr. and his wife Marcia, Anthony Pilger and his wife Kellie, and Julie Pilger and her wife Melanie; as well as by her sister, Camille; brother, Anthony; three grandchildren, Dante Carrelli, Walter W. Pilger III and Anthony J. Pilger Jr.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 721 Monroe St., Berwick, with Father William Barbee officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

The James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 1024 N. Market St., Berwick, is handling arrangements. Family and friends may send online condolences to jameslhinckleyfuneralhome.com.