Barbara J. Monteith, 57, of Lancaster passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care, Mt. Joy after a courageous battle with Scleroderma. Born in York, PA she was the daughter of Jeanne F. (Driscoll) Rieker and the late John "Jack" G. Monteith. She was the loving companion of Richard "Dale" Erb for over 27 years.

Barb was a 1973 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and the York Academy of Art. She had worked at various printing company as a graphic artist for many years and was an avid artist. Barb enjoyed designing and making her own greeting cards. She loved doing crossword puzzles, scrap booking and creating many types of gifts for family members. Barb enjoyed every moment with her family and friends and especially her trips to Delaware with them.

In addition to her mother and Dale, she is survived by her two sisters, Marsha, wife of Keith Parke, of Lancaster and Eileen Monteith, of Mountville. Also surviving are stepchildren, Jennifer, wife of Jere Lefever of Lancaster, Scott, husband of Shannon Erb, of Willow St and the extended families including 7 grandchildren, 4 nephews and 5 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Monteith and a stepson, Ross Stephen Erb.

A Memorial Service will be at 11AM on Friday, April 5, 2013 from the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. The family will receive friends from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Friday. Interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barb's memory can be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923 or to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100