Jessica Marie Weber, 49, of Wilmington, MA, died peacefully at home on Monday, February 2, 2026, after a recurrence of a brain tumor.
Born December 23, 1976, in York, NE, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Cynthia Lynn (Russell) Weber of York and Greg Alan Weber of Bradshaw. A 1995 honors graduate of York High School, she spent a year in Austria as an exchange student. She then attended Bentley College (Waltham, MA), earning a B.A. in International Economics and graduated with high honors in 1999, with recognition including the Falcon Society and President’s Club.
Jessica made her home in Massachusetts, settling in Wilmington where she raised her two sons and was very active in the community. She was a devoted mother, loved them fiercely and celebrated every accomplishment with pride. She generously served others through the Rotary Club, Sole Sisters Running Club, Boy Scouts (Den Mom), and the Wilmington High School Cross Country and Track & Field Booster Club.
Jessica’s smile and energy lit up any room. With a big heart, she made people feel welcome, safe, and supported, and she befriended everyone she met.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas Jameson Burns and Conor Roger Burns, both of Wilmington, MA; her mother, Cindy Russell Weber of York, NE; her father, Greg (Susan) Weber of Bradshaw, NE. The best “Sissy” to her sister Maggie (Joel) Troester of York, NE; and her brother, John (Mackenzie) Weber of Scottsdale, AZ. Loving aunt to Hailey (Nic) Pettygrove of York, NE (and their children, Emmett and Jessy), Maxx (Sydney) Troester of Lincoln, NE, Libby Troester of York, NE, and Mitchell and Hank Weber of Scottsdale, AZ. She is also survived by her extended family, Rick Robertson of CO, Kai Robertson of IL, Rayne (Andy) Glaves of CO; her former husband and friend, Thomas Sean Burns (Katherine) of Wilmington, MA, and their daughter, Isla; Sean’s parents, Thomas and Margo Burns of Suffield, CT, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her grandparents on both sides.
A Nebraska Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 13, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Chances R’ Restaurant’s Beer Garden, 124 W 5th Street, York, NE.