Dale LaBar Obituary
He was born on October 5, 1957, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the late Luther and Carole (Bortz) LaBar. Dale graduated from William Penn High School and later attended Wilmington University. He was an exceptional athlete and was drafted in the second round (29th overall pick) of the baseball draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dale cherished the time spent with his parents, enjoying outings together and visits to Delaware Park. In his later years, he frequently played golf with his father and also enjoyed crabbing with his brother-in-law. He devotedly cared for his parents as they aged.
He is survived by his son, Shawn LaBar; his grandson, Ezra LaBar; his sister, Kimberlee Moran (Bill); and his brother, Randy Labar (Kathy).
He will be interred privately in Gracelawn Memorial Park.
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Kevin Bortz
January 10, 2026
Dear Kim and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Dale, all my thoughts are with you and all our family.
Love,
cousin Kevin
Ray Sharpe
January 9, 2026
I went to school with Randy and Dale really good friends.Every time I saw Randy I always asked how Dale was doing.RIP Dale
Roger Hastings
January 9, 2026
To Kim and the LaBar family my most sincere condolences.
Gloria Halsey
January 9, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about his death. I went to school with Randy and this was a complete shock. My condolences to his family and his friends and may God watch over them.
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Sandi Wolfe
January 8, 2026
So sorry to hear of Dale´s passing. Rik and I send sincere condolences to Kim, Randy, his son and grandson. May he rest in peace.
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