Esther (Gillenberger) Lohr, 88, formerly of Markleysburg, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at The Patriot in Somerset. She was born March 28, 1931 in Addison Township, a daughter of Melvin I. and Twila E. (Bluebaugh) Gillenberger. Her parents and a son, William "Bill" Lohr preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Gerry Louise Thomas and husband, Barry, Rockwood and Mary Catherine Beeghly and husband, Roger, Jarvisburg, NC; granddaughters, Amanda Louise Sanner, Harrington, DE and Sara Elizabeth Hymel, Monroe, NC; great granddaughter, Sophia Grace Hymel, Monroe, NC and a sister, Betty Burnworth, Confluence; also her extended family, Kellie Kinsinger, Brit, Charity, Beckett and Paisleigh Thomas and Shelby Beeghly. Esther was a strong woman who believed in an honest day's work and that honesty was the best policy. She lived her life following a "grin and bear it" philosophy with a thorough belief that laughter was the best medicine. When a neighbor needed something she was there to help and with homemade bread. Her early years were spent working on the farm and later at Barkley Lumber Co. in Listonburg. For many years she worked as a baker at Lone Star Restaurant on Route 40 in Markleysburg and organized bus trips where she made many friends. She graduated from Confluence High School in 1949. Her final years were spent at The Patriot where many on staff became her friends and treated her as family. The family would like to thank them for their kindness. Funeral services will be private. To honor Esther take your family out to eat and tell them you love them every time you say goodbye. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Patriot Activities Fund, 495 W. Patriot St., Somerset, PA 15501 or the Humane Society of Somerset Co., PO Box 182, Somerset, PA 15501.