Obituaries

Barbara Bates Beard, 49

April 29, 2015

Barbara Bates Beard, 49, died on Thursday, April 29, 2015, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was born in Lancaster to Donna Falk Bates and the late Roger William Bates.
Barbara is survived by her 3 children: Andrew, Roger, and Zachary Beard; and 3 siblings, Christina Ross, Cynthia Rabinsky, and Roger William Bates, Jr.
Interment at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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Condolences to the Family

May 04, 2015

Andrew, Roger, and Zack I am so sorry for your loss.  Please let Bobby and I know if there is anything we can do to help.  God Bless and keep you all.
Jackie

May 03, 2015

Our sympathy and prayers are with the entire famil
Clair and Mary Ginder 

May 02, 2015

To Zac and his family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief. 
Taylor

May 02, 2015

Sending sincere sympathy to her entire family,Barb was a wonderful Friend and will never be forgotten. She was most Proud of her sons.. 
I will love and miss you B3.. ! 
Mags and Family

May 02, 2015

Sending Prayers to the entire family For peace at this time

May 01, 2015

To many she was known as B3 and she loved her friends and we were her karaoke family.  She talked of how proud she was of her boys at every opportunity. B3 was loved by all and had an infectious smile!  We will all miss her very much!  Until we meet again my friend…we love you!
~Melissa Urban

May 01, 2015

Aunt Donna, Billy, Cindy, and Chris
There are no words sufficient but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of such sorrow.
Hugs and Kisses.  Please let me know if there is ANYTHING you need!
Tina 

May 01, 2015

To Zac and his family
I am very sorry to hear about your mother.  Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in my thoughts and prayers.
Gail Draude
 

May 01, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barb touched many lives with her outgoing personality and that beautiful smile. This is a loss that is felt by so many! She was very loved not only by family but by many close friends. Will continue to keep you in thoughts and prayers, love & God Bless, Beverly & Chuckie Magee 

April 30, 2015

To the family of Barbara Beard,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,

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