Barbara Liem Obituary
Barbara Ann (Burger) Liem, 85, of Gordon has gone to her eternal home to join family and friends. The daughter of the late Emerson E.J. Burger and Lois M. (Dornsife) Burger, and the wife of the late Robert R. Liem. Barbara is survived by her son Robert and daughter Kimberly, granddaughters Kathryn, Madalyn and grandson Robby. A brother Ronald Emerson died in 2007.
Barbara was a graduate of the last graduating class of Ashland High School, Class of 1958. A confirmed member of the former St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gordon. An active member of Christ United Lutheran Church.
Barbara was a member of Ashland Order of Eastern Star, where she held the office of Worthy Matron, Gordon Fire Company Auxiliary and Gordon Senior Citizens.
Barbara's one wish is to be remembered as, "The Spanken Lady of Gordon"!!! Love you guys, thanks for all the memories Mike, Casey and Will. You made these last years filled with laughter, the will to go on, but mostly love!!!
Services will be private, interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 have been entrusted with the arrangements. To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.
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Beth Boyer Andrews
October 14, 2025
I have know Barb all of my life as we were neighbors on McKnight Street in the 50's and 60's. She was very independent, fiesty and a woman of great faith. She will be dearly missed at Christ's United. I will miss seeing her on her front porch as I drive by. Prayers for Robbie and for her many friends who feel her loss.
Beth Boyer Andrews
Annette Cheskiewicz
October 13, 2025
So sorry to hear of Barbs passing.Condolences to Barbs family.
Bonnie Kahn Love
October 13, 2025
So sorry to hear of Barbs passing. She was a pillar to the community. Always there to help someone. She will be missed by all. Bonnie and Bill Love
(Kahn)
Tina and Ron Liem
October 11, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Tina and Ron
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