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Barbara A. Dunlap, 73

May 03, 2022

Barbara Ann Dunlap, age 73, died peacefully on May 3, 2022 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Lancaster, PA, after a long battle with an illness. She was born in Reading, PA, to Irene (Kulak) Taylor and Joseph Taylor. She was happily married to her spouse, Donald W. Dunlap, for over 47 years at the time of her death.

She was survived, in addition to her husband, by her daughters Bridget Andras (Michael) of Elizabethtown, Selena McLaughlin (Gerald) of Williamsport, Christina Snoke of Blandon, Terry Dunlap (Karen) of San Francisco, Bradford Dunlap of Rothville. She is also survived by a brother, Joseph Taylor (Maurine) Birdsboro, a brother Johnny Taylor of Shillington sister Joyce Snook (Jeffrey) Shillington, and a brother Gregory Taylor (Reading). In additions to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Sandra Bortz, of Reading and a step-father Christian Deladakis, Reading.
She leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

She was a lifetime member of the Lutheran faith and once an active member of St. Peters Lutheran Church.
She was employed at several fine dining restaurants in Reading PA. Upon moving to Lancaster, she was employed by several banks as a teller, she also worked for the Lancaster Tax Collection Bureau, David Martins Menswear, and ten years part time at Oregon Dairy in customer service and as a Dairy Barn tour guide. She was a lover of all animals, especially her dogs and her surviving cat Truman. Barbara also enjoyed playing golf at the Olde Hickory Golf Association.

Contributions can be made in her honor ASPCA (424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128), as this is a charity she contributed to faithfully.

Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Barbara and Donald Dunlap. We will gather together on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the American Legion, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata, PA to remember these two wonderful people. Please bring your fondest memories of Barbara and Donald to share with family and friends. The doors will open at 2:00 PM and the service starts at 2:30 PM.

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September 23, 2022

I worked with barb at Oregon dairy where she was a wonderful worker and a positive joy to be around she will be missed because she touched so many lives and made a positive impact God. Bless Steve koenig 

May 12, 2022

I’m so sorry Don to read of Barbara’s passing.  You two were so happy together and I know you will miss her dearly.  May the sympathy of family and friends and the precious memories you have of her help to comfort you at this time.  Good memories last forever.  May God be very near to you and give you strength in the coming days.  My deepest sympathy goes out to you and I’m keeping you in my prayers.

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Saturday, October 01, 2022
2:00 PM
American Legion
300 Cocalico St.
Ephrata, PA
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2:30 PM
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Ephrata, PA
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