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Barbara Keefer Obituary
Barbara A. Keefer, 72, of Bethlehem Township, formerly of east Allentown, died January 14, 2009 in her home. She was the wife of Leonard R. Keefer for the past 52 years. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late George L.T. and Mildred H. (Schenewolf) Burch. She was an active member and former choir member of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Allentown, where she was part of its Ladies Fellowship. Survivors: Husband; son, Thomas and his wife, Cheryl and David and his wife, Krista; brothers, George, Robert and Edwin Burch; sisters, Frances Stephens, Mildred Sell, June Hanley, Elizabeth Medernach and Lynette OCallahan; grandchildren, Heather, Paul Jr., Joshua and Lily. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Sue Konek, in 2007 and sisters, Anna Kraynak, in 1994, and Ruth Kunkle, in 2001. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Pauls U.C.C., 340 E. Hamilton St., Allentown. Viewing will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Airport Road, Allentown. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers to the church, 18109.
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DONNA STEITZ
January 28, 2009
LEONARD & FAMILY
WE WERE SO SHOCK TOO HEAR OF BARB'S PASSING. IT WAS JUST...WELL IT SEEMS JUST LIKE YESTERDAY THAT YOU AND BARB, AND DALE & I STOOD IN MACY'S, TALKING ABOUT ST PAUL'S, FOR AN HOUR OR SO...SHE WAS HERSELF...LAUGHING AND KIDDING AROUND
WE WILL MISS HER SO MUCH...YOU BOTH GAVE FROM THE HEART...WE ENJOYED YOUR CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, AND FELT BLESS TO HAVE FRIENDS AND "CHURCH-FAMILY" LIKE YOU, BOTH. WE ARE SO SORRY WE DIDN'T KNOW...GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW...DALE & DONNA
June Hanley
January 25, 2009
TO MY SISTER, BARBARA.....YOU ARE NOT GONE, BUT ARE BUSY VISITING OTHER MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY....YOU. LIKE THOSE OTHERS, WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN IN MY HEART AND MIND,....YOU WILL BE TRULLY MISSED BY ALL OF US BROTHERS AND SISTERS...LOVE, JUNE
Donna & Ron Gerhart
January 19, 2009
Leonard and family,
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed listening to Barbara at the Keefer's holiday get-togethers. She always made me laugh. She was so proud of Lilly and loved showing off her pictures. She is in a better place now with no pain and will watch over you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care!
Jane & Gene Capers
January 19, 2009
Leonard and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful lady and friend. You are in our prayers.
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January 19, 2009
Leonard and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful person. God bless you and your family.
Joey, Stacy, Josh and Katelyn Quevy
Jessica Pfingstl
January 18, 2009
missy barb, you will be greatly missed by all. no one can ever forget everything you have taught us in our lives, i know i wont. you ment alot to me, you and pete always reminded me of dee dee and i, and just like rev said, you two are frick and frack, i will miss and love you always!! ~Jessie Pfingstl~
Andrea and Thomas Hoffman
January 16, 2009
Leonard and family,We are very sorry for your loss. We know Barb from bingo and other church functions and she was always very nice to me and my husband Thomas. She will be missed everyone that knows her Andrea and Thomas
Carol Martinez
January 16, 2009
Leonard and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved wife,mother,sister and friend.I've only known her for a few years but she was very kind to me and my friend Andrea.I will miss her showing us picyures of lilly and how her face lite up wnen she did.I will also miss seeing her at the church functions.God Bless You All Carol Martinez
The Krasley's
January 16, 2009
Leonard and family,
Please know how deeply we feel your loss. Barbara was a truly wonderful woman, and we all thought the world of her. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed.
May God wrap his loving arms around you and hold you close in this time of sorrow, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kimberly, Luther, Elizabeth, Andrew, and Alexis Krasley
Karry Haggerty
January 16, 2009
Leonard and family,
We will truly miss Barbara. She was a caring, loving, lovely lady. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God now has a wonderful angel.
Love,
Karry, Mike, Michael and Emily Haggerty
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