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BARBARA HERING Obituary

HERING--Barbara Gordon,

age 92, died in Washington DC on May 19, 2016. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Louis Hering, children Janet G. Hering, James G. Hering and Louis G. Hering, daughter-in-law Lisa Gannon and granddaughters Phoebe and Eliza. Her strength of character, kindness and intelligence will be missed by all who knew her.

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Published by New York Times on May 22, 2016.

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Howard Shapiro

June 12, 2016

Harriet and I remember Barbara fondly from our time together at Columbia Law School. She was a remarkable woman.

Alan Savada

June 2, 2016

Barbara Hering was a dear friend, great supporter of the arts and fixture at so many events we all attended together over my several decades here in DC. She will be sorely missed and our entire family send our heartfelt condolences to Lou and the entire family.

Alexis

May 25, 2016

Barbara will be missed, she lived her life to the fullest, may memories comfort you and may prayers see you through this time of grief and sorrow.

Ron Cocome

May 22, 2016

Don and I will miss Barbara very much. She was a remarkable person and a dear friend.

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