Bill Weber: 1954-2025
December 2025 :
With sadness, I report the passing of Skyscrapers member Bill Weber. I spoke with his wife, Mary, this afternoon and she provided this obituary. Bill was actively involved with the Observatory Committee until his illness prevented his participation. I last saw Bill in January when I delivered his copy of the RASC Observer's Handbook 2025. One more friend has rejoined the stars.
Sincerely, Linda
William Weber, Obituary
William D. (Bill) Weber, age 70, passed away from health complications on November 18, 2025 at his home in Rumford, RI. Bill graduated from St. Mary’s High School in St. Mary’s, WV in 1973. He went on to achieve an undergraduate chemistry degree from WVU and an organic chemistry doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.
Bill worked for several companies in the field of microelectronic chemistry, including IBM, Ciba-Geigy, and Olin Chemical. He was an active member of the American Chemical Society and party to 23 US patents in the field of microelectronics.
In addition to being an avid amateur astronomer and member of Skyscrapers Inc. Astronomical Society of RI, Bill was involved in many home projects and enjoyed coin collecting, gardening, fishing, woodworking and golfing. He was a loving father and grandfather and active in the Rumford Lions Club.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jack W. and Helen D. Weber, his wife, Melissa, son Samuel, and brother Mike. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Morra; his daughter Dorsey Weber and her husband Edward Mahoney; his stepchildren Raymond (Anna), William (Ali) and Mary (Tim); his grandchildren Eleanor, Jacob, Lia, Frederick, George, Marion, Lucille, Herbert, and Leonard; his brothers Ed (Traci) and Dan (Connie); and his sister Ann.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Hope Health Hospice
1085 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
OR
Lions Club of Rhode Island
P.O. Box 4921
Rumford, RI 02916
