John T. Barber, 94

January 12, 2018

John T. Barber, 94, of Millersville, passed away to be with our Lord in heaven where he will be reunited with his beloved wife, Frances (Peters) Barber.
A life-long resident of Lancaster, Jack passed away on the 12th of January 2018 at Oak Leaf Manor, comforted by his loving daughters, Kathleen Morgan (William) and Sheila Barber.
Jack graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School, Franklin & Marshall College and then obtained a law degree from Georgetown University. He served in WWII and earned the Combat Infantry Badge and two Purple Hearts.
In his professional life he was a partner at Barley, Snyder, Cooper, and Barber Law Firm.
He enjoyed playing golf, piano, and reading. He was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was on the parish council for many years. He was a former member of the Sertoma Club, Lancaster County Bar Association, Lancaster Country Club, and the Hamilton Club.
In addition to his daughters he is survived by three grandchildren, Bryan Morgan, Kathryn Vallilee, and John Vallilee.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603 at 11:00AM Saturday, January 20th, 2018 with The Rev. Michael Messner as Celebrant. A viewing will be held from 10-11AM at the church prior to Mass. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to either Sacred Heart Church or Water Street Mission 210 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.