Bertha Lehman

Bertha L. Lehman, age 102, of Chambersburg, PA, died Tuesday evening, February 5, 2013 at Menno Haven where she had resided since October. Born December 30, 1910 in Chambersburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Fannie Landis Caufman. A homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Lehman had been a member of Chambersburg Brethren In Christ Church for fifty-five years. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and gardening. Her husband, Aaron Arthur Lehman, preceded her in death.

She is survived by three daughters, Janet E. Haarer and husband John of Hagerstown, MD, Doris J. McBeth and husband Ethan of Manheim, PA, and Betty A. Breon and fiancé Vincent Blaye of Chambersburg; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, James A. Lehman; a daughter, Miriam B. Lehman; and two brothers, Martin Caufman and Kenneth Caufman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Chambersburg Brethren In Christ Church with Rev. Kevin Witter officiating. Interment will follow at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA, and from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chambersburg Brethren In Christ Church, 465 Center Street, or to the Menno Haven Benevolent Fund, 2011 Scotland Avenue, both in Chambersburg, PA 17201.