Barbara A. Clepper, 75, of Newville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2010, in her home. She was born on Monday, February 4, 1935, in Newville, a daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Mellott) Gilbert.

Barb graduated from Shippensburg High School and was last employed by the Carlisle Chapter of the American Red Cross, where she did cleaning. Barb also performed housekeeping duties for several families in the Newville and Carlisle area.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Blaine E. Clepper, three sons; Thomas E. Clepper (and his companion, Tracy Copeland) of Newville, Joel L. Clepper (and his wife, Lorraine) of Newville and Timothy A. Clepper of St. Thomas, a daughter, Pamela S. Suma of Arizona, a brother, Thomas Gilbert of Shippensburg, a sister, Darlene Mowery (and her husband, John) of Shippensburg, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and her loving dog, Killarny. Barb was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Weller, a sister-in-law, Esther Gilbert and a brother-in-law, Charles J. Riggleman.

Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements.