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Lois Lahr, 97, of Edinburg passed away peacefully Thursday morning, November 26, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Lahr was born March 21, 1923, in Clarion, PA, a daughter of the late Freeman and Luella (Scheuy) Shrecengost. Her husband of 61 years, Charles E. Lahr, Sr., whom she married June 28, 1943, preceded her in death July 29, 2004.
Lois graduated from Clarion High School in 1941. A homemaker, Lois dedicated her life to caring for her husband, six sons, and their home. Later in life, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom adored her. An avid cook, she also enjoyed quilting and gardening. Her greatest joy came from watching out the window as the hummingbirds fed at her feeders or watching the owls fly and perch on a tree.
A devout Catholic, Lois was a member of Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary Church, New Castle, where she was an active participant, a past president of Christian Women, volunteer in the kitchen for church food drives and festivals and, on occasion, cooked meals for the priests.
Lois is survived by five sons, Charles (Tina) Lahr, Jr., of Edinburg; Frank (Dianna) Lahr, of Eastbrook; Michael Lahr, of South Carolina; Joseph (Debra) Lahr, of Ellwood City; and Donald (Doreen) Lahr, of Princeton; a sister, Peggy Leslie, of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren, with two more on-the-way.
In addition to her husband and parents, Lois was preceded in death by a son, Bill Lahr; three sisters, Phyllis Baker, Ione Lauer, and Francis Fitzsimmons; and two brothers, Bob Shrecengost and Freeman “Bud” Shrecengost.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Holy Spirit Parish, 910 S. Mercer St., New Castle, PA 16101.
All services were held privately. Arrangements were entrusted to McGonigle Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass at Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary Church was celebrated by Fr. Brendan Dawson. Interment was at Castleview Memorial Gardens.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Lois eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.