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Barbara (King) Baker Lahr

July 27, 1945 - March 21, 2017

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Obituary For Barbara (King) Baker Lahr

July 27, 1945 - March 21, 2017

Baker Lahr, Barbara (King), at the age of 71, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 of Whitehall. Beloved wife of Phil Lahr and the late Robert P. Baker; loving mother of Susan Baker (Chris) Simcoviak and Cheryl Baker (Patrick) McCabe; proud grandmother of Connor, Abigail and Ryan; daughter of the late Ruth and David King; sister of Steve (Trudy) King and Susan (Mark) Gleason. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and their families. Barbara received her Master's Degree in Music Education from Duquesne University. She began her career in the Baldwin/Whitehall School District as a music teacher until she became the director of Baldwin Community United Methodist Church's Nursery School for 30 years. She was a member of the Baldwin Community United Methodist Church for 60 years where she directed the adult, children's and bell choirs. She worked as a part-time secretary at the John F. Slater Funeral Home. Barb was presently a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church, where she sang in their funeral choir. Barb has touched generations of lives of both children and her peers of her community and will be deeply missed. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday and Friday, March 23 & 24, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Gabriel Church, 5200 Greenridge Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15236. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com

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  • December 11, 2019

    Family and Friends of Barbara (King) Baker Lahr, May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. â??Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fatherâ??s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.â?? John 14: 1 -3 God Bless and Keep You, Lou Slautterback (Baldwin High School Class of 1963)

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Cheryl, Sue and Phil, Please accept our deepest condolences on the death of your mom and your wife. This has been terribly fast. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and into the future. We will be in touch. Aunt Martha, Andrew, Jennifer and Dan

  • December 11, 2019

    Phil, Susan, Cheryl and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. She did indeed touch many lives, and I was blessed to have a friend like Barb. May she rest in peace. You all will be in my prayers and thoughts. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

  • December 11, 2019

    Phil, We are so sorry for your loss. Barb is a peace with God now so we pray for your strength and understanding in God's plan. Cathy & Dennis DelSardo

  • December 11, 2019

    So sorry to hear of her passing! I am a former member of Baldwin Community UMC and Mrs. Baker (Lahr) directed the Cherub Choir years ago. I remember going to Bimbos-a local eatery- with her at a year end choir party when I was young! I often saw her on my walks through the neighborhood as my family lived on the street above the Baker family.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry about Barb. I have very warm memories of her.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry about Barb. I have warm memories of her. In my thoughts, Kathy Britton Stadelman

  • December 11, 2019

    We were so sad to hear about Barb. We enjoyed singing in the BCUMC choir with her and she watched our children grow up in nursery school and church. We are sorry we will not be able to visit the funeral home or attend the service because we are going out of town tomorrow. Barb was a good friend and we have many fond memories of her. Our deepest sympathy - you are all in our thoughts and prayers. - Joel & Carolyn

  • December 11, 2019

    Mrs. Baker was a music teacher at Overlook Elementary School and she brought amazing energy and passion to the classroom. She especially loved musicals and I over 50 years later I never hear "West Side Story" that I don't think of her. May she rest in Peace. Deborah Hennel Baldwin Class of 1976

  • December 11, 2019

    Phil, so very sad to hear of your wife's passing. I will pray that you get the strength and comfort you need at this sorrow filled time.

  • December 11, 2019

    Cheryl, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Reading the information about your mom, it sounds like she was a terrific lady and there will be a large gap left in many lives. May God bless you all and grant you peace at this difficult time.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Phil, I am so very sorry for your loss. You were a special friend to my mother. She always loved your visits. Barb and I were classmates at Baldwin and I will always remember her smiling face and beautiful voice.

  • December 11, 2019

    Phil, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Susie, Cheryl & Phil, We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Barb was always so happy and special to us--we have such great memories. It has been difficult being so many miles away. We are praying for her, and all of you during this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Jen & Dan Hohman and family

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Phil, Sue, Cheryl & Families, We were so very saddened to learn of Barb's passing. She was a beautiful spirit and had a loving soul for everyone. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. We will keep you all I our prayers.

  • December 11, 2019

    We are so very sorry to hear of Barbs passing. She was our music teacher at Overlook Elementary School and we will never forget her. We attended her wedding when we were little girls and sat in the first pew with matching dresses. It's hard to imagine that was over 50 years ago. She touched many lives. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy (Koch) Lydic and Leslie (Porter) Henry

  • December 11, 2019

    Susie, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom seemed like an amazing person! I will be thinking about you and your family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Please accept our sincerest condolences Phil. You are in our prayers. Maureen and Glenn Lackey. Speech Therapist at Manorcare.

  • December 11, 2019

    So sorry for your loss...you have an angel today/tomorrow/forever...love always, m & d

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Phil, We are so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She had my boys in nursery school and we have known her for a very long time. She was always happy and smiling no matter when you saw her. She will be missed. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • December 11, 2019

    I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Baker. I grew up at BCUMC and have very fond memories of her. She was always so kind and always made time to say hello. You have my deepest condolences. Jennifer Romanosky

  • December 11, 2019

    Phil, My condolences. I wish very much that I could be there for you, as you were there for us, not only for my fathers passing, but for all that you and Barb did while he was alive. Please know that I'm sending my love and prayers to you all. I know that she will be watching over you all, and now, she and my dad will be making sure you are ok. Again, Love, prayers and thoughts. Rick Maddamma

  • December 11, 2019

    Phil and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you. Tracey Kammermeier