Jean Bair

Margaret “Jean” Bair, age 76 of Biglerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born November 15, 1946 in Adams County to the late John and Dorothy (Leib) Gentzler. Jean was the loving wife of Donald A. Bair with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage on December 16, 2022.

Jean graduated from Littlestown Area High School and Harrisburg School of Nursing. After working several years as a labor and delivery nurse at Gettysburg Hospital, Jean opened Bair’s Flower Basket in Biglerville. She successfully ran this business for 25 years until retirement. She was very active in her church and volunteer work. She worked tirelessly for the benefit of Arc of Adams County, Habitat for Humanity and M.A.D.D. She served these organizations in a variety of leadership roles.

Jean is survived by her husband, Donald; son, Donald “Alex” Bair and wife, Amanda; brother, Carl Gentzler of Littlestown; sisters, Nadine Morningstar and husband, Jerry of Glenville and Joanne Vaul and husband, Frank of Stone Harbor, NJ and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Heather and Debbie.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street Bendersville. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2023 at 12:00PM at St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street Gettysburg, PA 17325. A visitation will be held from 11:00AM until time of service. Rev. Andrew R. Geib will officiate the services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Arc of Adams County 17 Rice Ave. Biglerville, PA 17307 or Habitat for Humanity 1 Steinwehr Ave. Gettysburg, PA 17325. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit DuganFH.com

A private inurnment will be held at a later date.