Justin LaBar Obituary Justin J. "Peanut" LaBar, 87, died peacefully at his home in Freemansburg surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was the husband of Catherine A. "Sue" (Hottenstein) LaBar for nearly 64 years until her death on May 13, 2020. Born in Freemansburg, he was the son of the late Luther J. and Eleanor (DiJirolanio) LaBar. Peanut was a 1954 graduate of Liberty High School where he attended Bethlehem Votech and was a member of the Tech Tumbling Team. After high school he began working at Bethlehem Steel until his enlistment in the United States Army and stationed at Fort Knox, KY. When he came home from the service Peanut established LaBars Garage, which he operated at three different locations in Freemansburg for 63 years. In the early years of his business he also was a machine maintenance mechanic for Champion Spark Plug, formerly located in Hellertown. Peanut was employed by Northampton County Parks at Louise Moore Park until the fall of 2023 at the age of 86. Active in his community, he served on two separate seatings of the Freemansburg Borough Council serving most currently as chair of the Borough Parks and Recreation. He played and coached baseball for the Freemansburg Bethlehem Township Athletic Association. He was a member and former President of the Steel City Gun Club until its closure in 2022. Never one to sit still very long, Peanut was a member of the Heights AA, Independent Citizens Club, Jefferson Democratic Club, Wanderers, Grover Cleveland Club, Freemansburg Volunteer Fire Company and the American Legion in Freemansburg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, especially in Canada, horse racing, poker and watching the Dallas Cowboys and their cheerleaders. Peanut was a faithful Phillies fan and loved anything to do with baseball. Survivors: Daughters, Sabrina A. wife of Kenneth L. Diefenderfer of Bethlehem, Justine A. wife of Jonathan M. Rossi of Freemansburg; sister, Eleanor wife of Gary Reese of Northampton; grandchildren, Jessika, BreeAna, Zoe, Justin, Juliana, Ian; great grandson, Saint; nieces; nephews; godchildren; best furry friend, Jett. He was predeceased by his brother, Luther J. "Sam" LaBar. Service: Memorial Service 11:00AM Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. Viewing 4:00PM to 7:00PM Thursday, July 25, 2024 and Calling Hour 10:00AM to 11:00AM Friday, July 26, 2024 in the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will take place at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem following the service. Please feel free to wear Phillies or Cowboys attire to the viewing and service. Contributions: In lieu of flowers may be made in Peanuts memory to the Borough of Freemansburg Parks and Recreation, 600 Monroe Street, Freemansburg, PA 18017. The family would like to thank the staff of LVHN Hospice for the amazing support and compassion they provided to Peanut and the family this past month. Services Viewing Thursday July 25, 2024 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Calling Hour Friday July 26, 2024 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA Memorial Service Friday July 26, 2024 11:00 AM Cantelmi Long Funeral Home 500 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA