
Miss Barbara J. Herr, age 84 of Lancaster passed away January 24, 2021 at Conestoga View were she had been residing a short time. Miss Herr was a 1954 Graduate of McCaskey High School and a 1958 Graduate of Millersville University. She retired from teaching kindergarten at Rheems Elementary School for 35 years.
She was a life member of First United Methodist Church, Lancaster and had enjoyed singing in the church choir.
She was the daughter of the late Landis and Marion Glackin Herr and was predeceased by her brothers David, Robert, Joseph, John and Thomas. Surviving are her sister Margaret E. Herr with whom she lived, her brother James Herr and his wife Maureen, her sister in law Melody Herr Bruen and her husband Harry and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Private services are being held at the DeBord Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory 141 E. Orange St. Lancaster Pa 17602 and private burial will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Miss Herr’s memory are being requested to First United Methodist Church 29 E. Walnut St. Lancaster PA 17602.
Dave and Karen Stadden
Dear Jim and Maureen,
Please accept our deepest sympathy as you mourn the passing of your sister Barbara. You and your whole family are in our prayers at this sad time.
Dave and Karen Stadden
Julia (Judy Graybill) Brubaker
Our sympathy to you Margaret and James. Some of my childhood memories of time spent
with Barbara as we played together at Aunt Margaret’s house. I remember Aunt Margaret
making us matching dresses. James might remember we met during a dinner we had with
Jim Howry. God bless you and give you His comfort.
Tim Benton
I’ve known most of the Herr family since 1968.
Tim Benton
I’ve known the Herr Family for a long time ( 1968).
At least most of them.
I’ll miss her.
Tim Benton
Suzie and Gary Johnson
Dear James, Margaret and family,
Gary and I offer our sincere condolences with the passing of your sister Barbara.
I remember fondly of talking with Barbara about my sister Kay Dimeler, who also was a Kindergarten teacher in the Elizabethtown School district. Barbara always asked about her. Kay is currently living at the Madonic Homes in Elizabethtown. She unfortunately has dementia at age 81.
We pray for your comfort and peace and GOD’S warm embrace as you say good-bye to your dear sweet sister. Our caring thoughts are with you all. Be blessed.
Love, Gary and Suzie
Margaret Campbell
Dear Jim and family
I have known Barbara ever since I joined the church in 1977. At that point she was in the choir. After that she was in church and we could always tell her because of her beautiful hair and often with a hat. We will miss her and with not seeing people in church these days it is sometimes hard to keep up with friends. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way.
Love, Margaret C.
Joan Asso
Margaret, I am so sorry to hear of Barbara’ death. I know you were very close. It is hard to lose a sister. You will always remember the good times! Joan Asso
frances kraybill
Dear Family,
Miss Herr was the kindergarten teacher for my two daughters. She made their first school experience a safe, secure and pleasant experience. They loved her.
I will pray for your family during this time of adjustment.
Janet R. Kelsen.
I am very sorry to learn that Barbara has passed away. We were friends when I lived in Lancaster. We both attended First Methodist Church, sang in the choir, and went to many events together. My sincere condolences to your family.
Lois Greene
Dear Jim and Maureen, Thinking of you during this difficult time with the loss of Barbara. I’m sure this year of the pandemic has made the care of your sisters even more challenging than in “normal” times. We miss you and pray for strength and peace. Sincerely, Lois and Dave Greene
Bruce C. Grove
Hi Jim,
So sorry to learn of your sister’s passing. I can’t say that I knew her but I very much remember her
wearing her hats and her nice smile when we met in church.
Bruce and Julie Grove