Rebecca Lelar

Rebecca Lelar of Mount Airy, Pa. Rebecca Lelar, 32, peacefully passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 1, 2012. Rebecca was a 1998 high school graduate from Springfield Township. She studied music at Immaculata University; achieved certification for licensed practical nursing through the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in 2002; and was awarded a registered nursing license upon completion at Delaware County Community College in 2008. Rebecca adored her career in nursing and found her new passion serving the homeless population through the mission of Philadelphia's Pathways to Housing program. She dedicated her life to making change in Philadelphia's homeless population by providing case management services, administering medical care, facilitating treatment for the mentally ill and above all, treating her consumers with respect and dignity. Rebecca had much appreciation for music, literature and history, with a special interest in the Civil War. She enjoyed traveling, and spent her annual vacations with the friends she considered family. Rebecca loved singing, laughing, cooking, and playing with her dogs. Her daily focus was to find peace and balance within her life and the world. She is survived by her parents, Judy and Dale Lelar, as well as her aunt Sara Eva "Sally". Services will be held on Monday, July 9th at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard, 107 South 17th Avenue, Coatesville. The visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with the funeral directly following. Rebecca also spent time working at Camilla Hall where donations may be made in her name: Camilla Hall, 1145 West King Road Malvern, PA 19355. Arrangements by Harris-Mountain Funeral Home, Coatesville.