CARNEY, MD—Weber’s Cider Mill Farm on Wednesday announced the passing of Jo-Ann Weber.

The full statement reads as follows:

It is with profound sadness that we share that on October 17, 2024, Jo-Ann Weber (nee Mullican) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Jo-Ann was born on July 26, 1947 in Ellicott City, Maryland, to Jean and Maxine Mullican. The fifth of six children, she attended Howard High School and was an active member of her local 4-H club, through which she met her future husband, Stephen (Steve) L. Weber.

Jo-Ann graduated from University of Maryland College Park with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught at Red House Run Elementary School and earned a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University. After the birth of their second child, Jo-Ann left teaching to raise her children and support the family’s farming operation, Weber’s Cider Mill Farm.

Jo-Ann partnered with Steve as co-owner and operator of Weber’s Farm for almost 50 years. Jo-Ann managed day-to-day operations, including marketing and hiring, helped build the business to include a bakery and gift shop, and helped grow the farm’s renowned Fall Harvest Days. Jo-Ann was the first employer for hundreds of local young people during her years at the farm. She retired in 2020 to spend time with her children and grandchildren.

Jo-Ann and Steve raised four children. Jo-Ann was involved with PTSA at Pine Grove Elementary and Middle Schools and Loch Raven High School. Once her children were grown, Jo-Ann and Steve traveled extensively, including to Mexico, Italy, Peru, Greece, Australia, and New Zealand, to name a few.

Among her many accomplishments, Jo-Ann served as President of the Maryland Direct Farm Market Association and on the board of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation. She was a member of the local Road Runners Club.

Jo-Ann is survived by her husband, Steve, their children Amy Weber and her husband Peter VanMaasdam, Sara Herweck and her husband Matt, Stephen (“Jake”) Weber Jr. and his wife Megan, and Kathryn Poe and her husband Andy; and their grandchildren Jacob, Abigail, Samuel, Wolfgang and Corbin. She is also survived by her sisters, Jeannie Rooney and Judy Weiss.

The Weber family will host a celebration of Jo-Ann’s life on December 14 at the farm. Additional information will be shared once details are finalized.