Mary Irene Lambert

Mary Irene (Eck) Lambert, 97, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 12:06 pm at Genesis HealthCare, Bethlehem.  She was the widow of the late Harold Joseph Lambert who passed away November 1, 1994.  Born in Oriole, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Anna (Kimmick) Eck.  She was a graduate of Montoursville High School.  Mrs. Lambert was a homemaker and loving mother and is survived by 11 of her 12 children:  Linda M. Gray of Winter Haven, FL, Karen E. Corneliussen of Canton, GA, Stephen G. Lambert of Williamsport, PA, Gail C. Smith of Frederick, MD, Marcia L. Laedlein of Womelsdorf, PA, David M. Lambert of DeSoto, KS, Thomas L. Lambert of Wilmington, DE, Diane T. Manmiller of Fleetwood, PA, Hal J. Lambert of Manassas, VA, Scott R. Lambert of Chambersburg, PA, and Holly A. Fereno of Bethlehem, PA. She was preceded in death by her son Daniel H. Lambert. Mrs. Lambert is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life and Catholic Mass will be held on April 22, 2023, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 800 Mulberry Street, Montoursville, PA, 17754.  Inurnment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Montoursville.  Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, 444 North 9^th Street, Reading, is in charge of the arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com. Mrs. Lambert frequently donated to St. Jude’s hospital and donations can be made there on her behalf.