Elisabeth Herberg

elisabeth herberg

March 21, 1920 ~ February 11, 2011

Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Eamon Dignan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. Elisabeth Beyer Herberg, 90, of Hollywood, MD died February 11, 2011 at her home. Born March 21, 1920 in Burgfeld, Upper Silesia, Germany, now part of Poland, she was the daughter of the late Johan Beyer and Marie Barton. She was married on May 16, 1942 to her late husband, Richard Herberg. She immigrated to the United States in April of 1952. She was a member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. She enjoyed cooking, baking, painting, gardening, arts and crafts. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Martha Herberg, one grandchild, Richard Herberg, III, eight sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children; Elizabeth Fluhart (Danny) of Waldorf, MD, Richard Herberg (Fiancée June Buttone) of New Orleans, LA, Reinhold Herberg (Patsy) of Rockville, MD and John Herberg of Hollywood, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Thomas Edward Fluhart, John August Fluhart, Margaret Elizabeth Wetherald, Elizabeth Anne Custer, Catherine Marie Thorne, Sarah Ellen Overton, Daniel Herberg Fluhart, Garrett Russell Herberg, Georgia Daniele Breeding, Erica Kathleen Herberg, Kristen Elizabeth Herberg, and Michael Reinhold Herberg, as well as her great-grandchildren; Thomas Daniel Fluhart, Tyler John Fluhart, Alexis Nicole Sheridan-Fluhart, Caitlyn Ashley Wetherald, Carrie Morgan Wetherald, Kasidy Elizabeth Custer, Mark Stephen Custer, Timothy Jordan Thorne, Trevor Allen Thorne, Morgan Beyer Overton, Daniel Ralph Fluhart, GiGi Elise Herberg, Rebekah Elizabeth Herberg, Garrett Richard Herberg and Gunter Beyer Breeding. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Eamon Dignan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Garrett Herberg, Michael Herberg, Thomas Fluhart, John Fluhart, Daniel Fluhart, Timothy Thorne. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Herberg can be made to St. John’s School, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636

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  1. “I was so sad to hear of Mrs. Herberg’s passing. She was such a wonderful positive person. When I saw her at the nursing home, she had lots she could of complained about, but only talked about the positive things. Her life story is amazing and I will never forget this very kind, faith-filled woman. RIP Mrs. Herberg. “

  2. “The death of your mother makes us all so very sad. My mother,Lorraine and her dear friend Pat Dillow have lost such a wonderful, kind and beautiful friend. We have all lost a valued member of St. Mary’s County and St. John’s Church. May she rest in peace and my your hearts be consoled by the fact that she is with your father and our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

  3. ” Liz and family, What a legacy this wonderful Lady has left for us. Such a ray of sunshine and always a smile even when she felt the worst. My love to you all and prayers to help the pain just a little more bearable. Mrs. Herberg will certainly be looking down on us all and guiding us the right way. Thinking of you all Cyndi”

  4. “RIP Elisabeth. I am going to miss you so much. I truly enjoyed our year together and taking care of you. I know you are now pain free and that is the way it should be. Watch over your wonderful family and Rest In Peace my beautiful faithful friend.”

  5. “I HAVE ONLY KNOWN MRS.HERBERG FOR A SHORT TIME-BUT THATS ALL IT TOOK -THAT SMILE AND I WAS HOOKED-WHAT A GREAT LADY-I PROMISE YOU I WILL BAKE AN APPLE PIE IN A PAPER BROWN BAG-IT WAS MY PLEASURE HELPING YOU.”

  6. Fred and Diana McConnell says:

    “To the Herberg Family. Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Mrs. Herberg was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Matthew 5:4”

  7. “Lizzie, Richard, Reinhold, Johnny and family, Son and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Your Mom was a very special person and she will truly be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Son and Elaine”

  8. “Lizzie,my heart is so sorrowful for you and your family on the loss of your Mother. Your Mother was a very special person. I have many, many fond memories of our visits and times together many years ago. Your Mom always made me feel at home and treated me like I was her daughter. Your Mom has really suffered over the past several years and I am sure she has earned her place in heaven. May she rest in peace. You and your family are always in my prayers. Love, Elaine”

  9. “To a loving neighbor. Who loved her family and friends. You may now rest in peace with your loving husband Richard.”

  10. Phyllis and Johnny Joseph says:

    “John and family Our sympathy to you and your family. May she rest in peace.”

  11. “We are so sorry about your Mom/grandmother but know you all are in our hearts and prayers. She was the sweetest lady we have ever met. If we knew any words to heal your pain we would say them. But please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all. Love, Doc and Ellie”

  12. wayne and joan Thompson says:

    “To All the Herberg Family Our sincere condolences to all of you. Mrs Herberg was a wonderful lady who had a long life who saw many things in her lifetime, like Ms Thompson they were a tough generation. Keeping you all in our thoughs and prayers. Wayne and Joan”

  13. Gertrude Norris and Girls says:

    “We are sorry to here of your mothers passing. She will be greatly missed. We will have you in our prayers.”

  14. Billy & Mary Ann (Heard) Bean says:

    “Johnny, Richard, Reinhold & Elizabeth and family. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom.She was such a nice lady. I’ve known her since I was a child. She has been our neighbor for years. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.”

  15. Ruth Ann (Wall) Beaver says:

    “My sincere sympathy to all of you. She is in a better place now. Remember all the wonderful times you had together. God Bless!”

  16. Diane and Dave Stefanic says:

    “We were saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. When Dave and I were married, she made our wedding cake. I always remember her kind smile and her joy. Was a great cake-we are going to celebrate 39 years together! May Our Lady bring you comfort and peace as you travel this journey together. Dave and Diane”

  17. “John, So sorry to hear about your mom. You have my sincere condolences.”

  18. Tism Thompson Blackwell says:

    “Richard, Ron and all of the Herberg family. I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. I remember her as being a kind and wonderfully talented woman. Thinking of you all – Tism”

  19. Rebecca McConnell Loiacano says:

    “We are sorry for the loss of your beloved “Oma”. I know how special she was to you and your entire family is in our prayers. Love, Scott, Becca and Scotty Loiacano”

  20. “Grandma (Oma) I sure miss the fun and good times we had at your place in Hollywood. You and Granddad sure knew how to put on a feast. I look back at those good times and can only wish the same for my children. I am cutting hay on your farm and think of granddad often as him and I would bail hay togeather.Love and miss you guys”


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