Barbara Tamke Obituary
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania - Barbara Tamke, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away at her home Saturday, April 26, 2025.
A native of Binghamton, N.Y., she was born Sept. 21, 1934, a daughter of the late Dr. Ralph J and Laurel (Cooke) McMahon. She was married to Richard Ragard for 25 years and then George R F Tamke for 24 years.
She received an associate degree from Harper College.
Barbara was a medical lab technician at the Geisinger Medical Center for more than 38 years.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lewisburg, enjoyed bridge, golf, traveling, gardening and the Arts at Susquehanna University.
Surviving are two sons, Paul (Sondra) Ragardand Dr. Lawrence Ragard; two daughters, Kathy (Michael) Yeakel and Lisa Ragard; and 7 grandchildren, Paul Jr., Denise, Matthew, Ryan, Gabi, Natalee and Mathew.
Private services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 20-25 at the Sacred Heart Church, Lewisburg, with burial in the Lewisburg Cemetery.
Donations in Barbara's memory may be made to either the American Cancer Society or to St Jude's Hospital.
Arrangements by the John H Shaw III Funeral Home Lewisburg.
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Lewisburg, Pennsylvania - Barbara Tamke, 90, of Lewisburg, passed away at her home Saturday, April 26, 2025.
A native of Binghamton, N.Y., she was born Sept. 21, 1934, a daughter of the late Dr. Ralph J and Laurel (Cooke) McMahon. She was married to Richard Ragard for 25 years and then George R F Tamke for 24 years.
Published on May 1, 2025
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