Barbara J. Lesher, 79, of Myerstown, PA, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Myerstown Nursing and Rehab. She was the widow of Donald L. Lesher, who died in 2013.
Born in Lebanon, PA, on Feb. 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Bernadine M. (Long) Beard. Barbara was a 1965 graduate of Lebanon High School. She was a member of Myerstown Church of Brethren.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Donna Lesher, of Myerstown; son, James Lesher, of Myerstown; grandchildren, Sam Ulrich and Emily and Phillip Lesher; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, James R. Beard.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Grose Funeral Home Inc., 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Myerstown Church of the Brethren, 51 W. Stoever Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067.
