Marie C. Congo

Marie C. Congo, 92, of Zion Hill in Atglen, passed away on Saturday, November 10th at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of the late Ralph E. Congo, Sr., who died in 1977.

Born in Atglen, she was the daughter of the late Bessie (Purnell) and James H. Mosbey.  An area resident her entire life, Marie was a graduate of Scott High School.

She was an active member of the Ercildoun Church of Christ.  And she was an honored member of the Christiana Historical Society.

Marie worked at RCA in Lancaster, until she retired at the age of 65.

She is survived by her beloved son, Ralph E. Congo, Jr. of West Chester; her sister-in-law, Dorothy Pitts of New Jersey, and a host of nieces, nephews and loved ones.

Marie was predeceased by her siblings, James H. Mosbey Jr., Florence Mosbey, and Lydia Barton.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Church of Christ Cemetery.  The viewing will be held at the funeral home from 9 until the start of the service.