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Virginia Lahr Obituary
HANOVER GREEN — Virginia (Zieker) Lahr, 78, of Hanover Green, died Friday, April 8, 2016, at her home.
Born June 19, 1937, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy (Metzner) Zieker.
A graduate of Hughestown High School, Ginny earned her nursing diploma from Passaic General Hospital School of Nursing and continued her studies at Rutgers and Wilkes universities.
Ginny practiced nursing for a few years before marriage and dedicated the rest of her life to caring for her family.
Her husband of 43 years, Charles H. "Chic" Lahr, died Sept. 16, 2002. A brother, Donald Zieker, also preceded her in death.
Ginny will be greatly missed by her daughters, Lisa and her husband, Dr. George Sivak, of Poland, Ohio, Laura and her husband, Celwyn Evans, of Mohnton, and Leigh Lahr, of Hanover Green; grandchildren, Charles Ryan Lahr, Alex Colarusso, Morgan and Llewellyn Evans; her aunt, with whom she was seemingly attached at the hip, Faith Kozick, of Apache Junction, Arizona; other family and friends.
Ginny's entire family is grateful for the loving care she received from the staff of Celtic Hospice.
Celebration of Ginny's life will be held Saturday with visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McLaughlin's, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, followed by a funeral Mass at 2 p.m. in the Church of St. Nicholas. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Sisters of Christian Charity, 254 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, 18701.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Ginny's family at www.lifecelebrations.com.
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barbara surma
April 19, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bill and Laura Brace
April 16, 2016
Lisa, Laura and Leigh: Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the passing of your Mom. We always cherished our friendship with Ginny and Chic. Truly now they are together in a new Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately we are away from the area and just now learned of Ginny's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your parents.
Frank Marchese
April 15, 2016
Dear family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Aunt Ginny was a beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember her and the impact she had on me growing up.
With love,
Frankie and John
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Sherri Pietrzak
April 14, 2016
Laura, We are truly saddened by the loss of your mother. She must have been a wonderful mother because she raised a wonderful daughter. We all Love You and will keep you and your family in our prayers. Love, Grandma Jones, Sherri, Holly, and Nathan
April 12, 2016
To the Lahr Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a truly wonderful women. I will never forget that beautiful smile and her kind words. My prayers to you all
Rich and Lynda Colarusso
April 11, 2016
Lisa, Laura, Leigh and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Ginny was a beautiful person, inside and out. We are praying for you that God will extend his comfort and peace and help you through this difficult time. Although she will be missed, take comfort in the fact that she is with her husband once again and in the arms of our Lord.
Mary Hession matunis
April 11, 2016
Leigh and family, so sorry to her of the death of your mom. Know that you all are in my prayers....God Bless, Mary Hession Matunis
Sabine Thomas
April 11, 2016
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories. She was a great woman and will be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Cynthia Berditus
April 11, 2016
Leigh and family,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this. I remember your mother as a loving and sharing person. I am glad she to had time to travel and see the world before leaving it. She enjoyed her life and that is a wonderful thing. I hope all is well with you Leigh. My sympathy to all.
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