Laura Lefelar

Laura Bishop Lefelar died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends at the age of 55. Diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2017, throughout her treatment, Laura continued to live fully as a single parent, marriage counselor and writer.

Born July 8, 1964, Laura lived in Wayne all her life.  She loved skiing and ran five marathons, including the Boston Marathon.  A life-long lover of learning, she earned a degree from the University of Delaware, Duke and Seton Hall.  She presented at national and local conferences and on television.  She loved classical music and was a season ticket holder with the NJ Symphony Orchestra.

Laura B. Lefelar was a mother to her children, Tyler M. Barch, Emily G. Barch, Sarah F. Barch, and Paige A. Barch.  She is also survived by her parents, Lynne W. Lefelar and Bob A. Lefelar; sisters Gaye L. Servideo and Victoria R. Lefelar; brother-in-law Michael Servideo, nieces and nephews, step-siblings, and their spouses, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

With her children, Laura enjoyed traveling, long, deep talks, and family meals.  She was whole-hearted; loved flowed through her but did not make her sweet or overly sentimental.  She was wise, present, and truthful, which was the measure of her love.

Laura Bishop Lefelar was a life-long dreamer, recording and working with her nighttime dreams. She won a dream telepathy contest twice at an international dream conference. She supported dream research and education. The family would like to ask that donations in her honor go to The International Association for the Study of Dreams at www.iasdreams.org. You can click on the website listed to the left to be brought to their homepage.