Barbara L. Lehr, 88 of Easton, PA died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at home. Born January 11, 1929 in Easton she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Rodenbough) and Donald G. Laubach, Sr. She graduated from Shipley School, Bryn Mawr in 1946 and Centenary College for Women in 1949.
Barbara was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where she taught Sunday School. She was a 25 year member of the Board of Managers of The Easton Home and served as their Corresponding Secretary. She was a member of the Easton Hospital Auxiliary, the Pomfret Club, Skytop Club and served on the Boards of: Children’s Home of Easton, Planned Parenthood and the Easton Parking Authority. She also volunteered as a teacher at the Spring Garden Nursery School when it began in the 1950’s. Barb loved people, especially young people and later in life she loved writing short stories for her granddaughters. She loved listening to and helping people, cooking, gardening and writing.
She is survived by a son: John H. “Rusty” Lehr, Jr. and his partner Barbara Montague of Tampa, FL; daughter-in law: Sharon Lehr of Pittsburgh, PA; brother: Donald G. “Mike” Laubach, Jr. of Forks Twp., PA; and 2 granddaughters: Kate and Emma. She was predeceased by her husband: John H. “Jack” Lehr, Sr. in 1976 and son: Donald L. Lehr in 2008.
A Graveside Service will be held 11 AM Thursday (Aug. 31) at Easton Cemetery, 401 North 7th, Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 333 Spring Garden St., Easton, PA 18042 for the Barbara L. and John H. Lehr Helping Hands Fund. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jane Trevett
August 27, 2017 at 9:36 pm
To all of the Lehr family,
My deepest sympathy to all of her family. We send our love & prayers. Auntie B., as I called her, was such a blessing to my Father, Reg Gerhardt. She became a second Mother, to me,and my children considered her family, & called her Auntie B. She will always be in my heart. I don’t know how many lives she touched, but we were honored to be touched by her life. (Love you forever Auntie B.) Jane & Trev Trevett
Mark Biedlingmaier
August 27, 2017 at 11:34 pm
Auntie Barb was one in a million. Honored to count her as a longtime family friend. Condolences to Rusty and the Laubach family. Rest in peace dear and thoughtful lady. Your “Markie B”
Laurie and Walt Sapp and Ashley and Andrew
August 30, 2017 at 2:40 pm
To the Lehr Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We know B. was a beautiful lady in all ways and had a most important role in all of your lives that will be greatly missed. I’m sure, however, she will be with each one of you in her lovely spirit forever!
Blessings to the Lehr’s and extended friends and family.
Love,
The Sapp Family