Edith (Ploss) Herber, 73, of 37 Beech Hill Ave, Manchester, died March 6, 2003 at the Elliot hospital. She was born in Manchester on May 18, 1929, the daughter of Gus and Mary Ploss and had been a lifelong resident of the city. She had been a cook for many years and had worked as a cook at Notre Dame College until her retirement. She was predeceased by a son, David Herber. Family members include a son, Larry Herber of Middletown, CT; a daughter, Donna Herber of Manchester; a granddaughter; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. There are no scheduled services. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack Street, Manchester, NH 03101. The Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line memorial, get directions, or send a condolence go to www.phaneuf.net.