Barbara A. Laning
(nee Rogina) On July 13, 2021, of Gibbsboro. Age 60. Beloved daughter of Dorothy McBride and the late George Rogina. Devoted mother of David (Ann), Daniel (Alix), Donald (Patricia) and Dennis (Jessica). Loving grandmother of Dylan, Lexi, Scarlett, Juliette and Brinley. Dear sister of Lawrence, Joseph, and Steven Rogina and Karen Murray.
Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, PA, later a resident of Gibbsboro, NJ. She graduated from Eastern High School (Voorhees, NJ) in 1979. Barbara excelled in field hockey as an All Group 4 player in the sport. In 1977 Barbara was named Miss Gibbsboro and enjoyed attending the Gibbsboro annual 4th of July parade and celebration. A lifelong supporter and member of the American Legion Post 371 in Gibbsboro, Barbara served as president of the Ladies Auxiliary, was a member of the American Legion Riders and a longtime member of the shuffleboard team.
Barbara enjoyed baking and had her own cake company ‘Cakes by Barb’. In her free time Barbara enjoyed traveling and listening to live bands, shooting pool, doing puzzles with her grandkids and watching her beloved Steelers and Penguins. Her proudest moments were spent as a mom to her four boys watching them play sports growing up and being the best ‘Sports Mom’.
Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation Wednesday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at SS. Peter & Paul RC Church, 362 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 12:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310 Marlton, NJ 08053.www.alz.org
“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”