KAREN ELIZABETH LEHR

LEHR
KAREN ELIZABETH
Age 57, formerly of Monroeville, PA, died on April 7, 2016, in Pittsburgh, PA after a long series of illnesses. Born July 19, 1958, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald Franklin and Carolyn McKibbin Lehr both of Monroeville, PA. She is survived by her four siblings, Bruce Lehr of St. Louis, MO, Ellen Churma of Mt. Lebanon, PA, Mark Lehr (Susan Lehr nee Hohman) of Irwin, PA, and Barbara Noteboom, of Davenport, IA; she is also survived by six nieces and nephews, Julie Fantaske (Eric) of Moon Township, PA, Patrick Lehr of Mt. Washington, PA, Amanda Lehr of Nashville, TN, Eric Lehr of Madison, WI, Connor Noteboom of Lawrence KS, and Alix Noteboom of Des Moines, IA. Karen was a graduate of Gateway Senior High School in Monroeville, Class of 1976, and The Community College of Allegheny County with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for 25 years at Children's Hospitals in Pittsburgh, PA, Washington, D.C., Chapel Hill, NC, and Lebonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN, as well as a visiting nurse in a number of communities. She loved working with children, and enjoyed spending time doing crafts, sewing, painting as well as cooking. In her youth, she attended many rock concerts in the Pittsburgh area, and had an enviable collection of vinyl records from that time. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and was an avid game show enthusiast. There will be no visitation. The family will be having a private memorial. Gifts of remembrance may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or the American Leukemia And Lymphoma Society in her name. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE.
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