Ann Gruber's Obituary
Ann Plumer Gruber, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2025, at Brandywine Assisted Living in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She was born on December 14, 1932, to Joseph A. and Frances T. Plumer.
A graduate of St. Patrick Academy in Washington, D.C., Ann married Edmond Gruber on February 5, 1955, at St. James Catholic Church in Mt. Rainier, MD. Together, they enjoyed many years of marriage until his passing. Ann worked as a secretary for the Department of Energy until her retirement.
Ann was a devoted Catholic who prayed the rosary daily. She was a long-standing member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Dravosburg, PA. She had a passion for ceramics, gardening, cards, and bowling, and was an active participant in her community's garden club.
She is survived by her sister, Jane Brink, her brother, Joseph Plumer, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Cynthia (Paul) Rose, Edward (Carrie) Brink Jr., Kathleen (David) Strother, Patricia (Alfred) Zulueta, Cheryl Jackson, Bettyanne Fale, Francis Allen Jr., Karen (Jim) Ruff, Joseph (LeAnne) Plumer, Lynn (George) Yanovich, Francis Plumer, Jennifer Plumer Yeatts, Maura Plumer, and Kayla Plumer. Ann also leaves behind many great-nieces and nephews, as well as great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph A. and Frances T. Plumer, her husband Edmond Gruber, her brother Francis X. Plumer, her aunt Marie K. Van Tassell, her uncle Merrill Van Tassell, her brother-in-law Edward J. Brink Sr., her sister-in-law Annabell Plumer, and her nephew Timothy J. Brink, and nephews-in-law Walter Jackson, and William A. Fale.
A funeral service will be held on January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, located at 30839 Mt. Joy Rd, Millsboro, DE.
Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM until the start of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Ann will be remembered for her loving spirit, strong faith, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
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Florist Note- Please deliver flowers to the Parsell Funeral Home, Lewes on Tuesday January 21, by 3 PM.
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