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Barbara Kirchoff Gerhart, 85

May 6, 1936 - January 11, 2022

Barbara Kirchoff Gerhart, 85, of Neffsville, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born in Lancaster to the late Kenneth H. and Anna E. (Johns) Kirchoff.

She graduated from Manheim Township High School in 1954, where she was a majorette, and played flute in the band and orchestra. Barbara attended Millersville University. She worked in management at her father’s business, Kirchoff, Inc. for 25 years. Barbara also owned Barbie “Qs” in Manheim from 1989 to 1992.

She enjoyed cooking and baking and trying new recipes, knitting, going to Ocean City, MD, and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

Surviving Barbara are her twin sons, Brian K. Gerhart, husband of Julie of Neffsville, and Bradley K. Gerhart, husband of Leah of Conestoga; and her granddaughter Ashley Rae Gerhart and her sister Rebecca J. Brown, both of Neffsville. Also surviving Barbara is her former husband and father of their twin sons, Raymond H. Gerhart, husband of Betty of Manheim Township. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia L. Kirchoff.

Barbara’s family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM, followed by the memorial service at 11 AM with The Rev. Craig A. Ross officiating, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

February 08, 2022

To Barb’s family,
Condolences to you from a mother of twins.  We had many laughs and fun when our twins were young. 

January 30, 2022

Brian and Brad, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Losing a loved one is never easy, the good memories of her will get you through. Matt and Deb Culley
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

January 30, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.
We will keep you in our thoughts.
Merv and Linda Gerhart

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Wednesday, February 02, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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