SALEM- Barbara J. (Andrese) Wilber, 59, of Salem, wife of the late Drew B. Wilber, died Saturday morning, July 9, 2005, in the Salem Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of William C. “Charles” Andrese of Salem and the late Shirley (Cross) Andrese.
Raised and educated in Haledon, NJ she received her bachelors degree from Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ, and her masters degree from Boston University.
Barbara was employed as a construction accountant for Tishman Construction in Boston for the past seven years. She previously worked in the same capacity at Beacon Construction in Boston for 12 years.
A resident of Salem for 20 years, she enjoyed needlecraft and reading.
In addition to her father, Barbara is survived by 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard & Phyllis Andrese of Sussex, NJ, Randall & Lindasue Andrese of Emerson, NJ, 2 nephews, Christopher Andrese of Depew, NY, Sean Andrese of Emerson, NJ, 3 step-sons, Drew B. Costello and Wayne B. Costello, both of Jensen Beach, Fla, Scott Costello of Salem, 1 step-grandchild, 1 sister-in-law, Sallie W. Cass of Salem and 2 brothers-in-law, William J. Wilber Jr., of Manchester, MA, Harold B. Wilber of Gainesville, Fla,
A visitation will be held Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 9 to 11 am at the Full-Spychalski Funeral Home, 84 Washington Square East, by Salem Common, Salem, and will conclude with a memorial service. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hospice of The North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923. For on line guestbook and directions, visit www.SalemFuneral.com.