Barbara M. Kambic, 82, of Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital to live eternally with Our Savior Jesus Christ. She was being treated for, among other things, stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and congestive heart failure. Barbara was the wife of the late Joseph S. Kambic who passed away in 2013.

Born in Bressler, PA she was a daughter of the late Frank & Rose (Stefovic) Gjuran. Barbara was a homemaker, a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and worked in the school cafeteria until her retirement. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching detective shows, reading and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her eight children Joseph J. Kambic husband of Lizabeth Schelling Kambic of Lancaster, Marian L. wife of Patrick Anderson of Pequea, William P. Kambic, Paula M. wife of Steven Kemp, Stephen M. husband of C. Lynn all of Lancaster, Thomas J. Kambic husband of Kathy of N. Ft. Myers, FL, Barbara A. Kambic of Lancaster and Stephanie A. wife of Michael Ellinger of Manheim; seven grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by three sisters Josephine Plesic, Catherine Kozan and Frances Roland.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 3, 2017 at 12:00PM from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St. Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment will be held in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. A viewing will be held one hour prior to her mass at the church.

Seriously please omit flowers and consider supporting an invaluable part of the community efforts of the Lancaster Cancer Center by mailing a donation payable to The Healing Journey Foundation, 1858 Charter Ln. #202 Lancaster, PA 17605.

The Kambic kids would like to express their deep appreciation to Dr. Tracy and his A Team at the Lancaster Cancer Center. Every week, for a year, mom was truly encouraged and incredibly touched by their genuine compassion, their above and beyond care and their uplifting spirits. The people at the Lancaster Cancer Center comfortably became her second family.

In honor of Barbara, those wishing to attend her funeral please wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.