Irene M. Lash, 88, formerly of Leesport, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 in the Berks Heim with her husband by her side. She was the wife of Curtis E. Lash. They were married on July 5, 1947 and celebrated seventy years of marriage. Born in Berne, Tilden Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Borkey) Henn. Irene was a graduate of Ontelaunee High School. She was a cafeteria worker for the Schuylkill Valley School District. Irene was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) United Church of Christ. She was also a member of Central Berks Lions Club. She enjoyed bingo, ceramics, helping with church dinners and traveling with her husband. Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons: Curtis E. Lash, Jr., and his wife Donna, Ontelaunee Twp.; Keith A. Lash, and his wife Linda, Bern Twp.; and Craig A. Lash, and his wife Diane, Bern Twp.; seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Irene is also survived by four brothers: Daniel, Calvin, Floyd and Charles Henn; and seven sisters: Shirley Williams, Patricia Keller, Mae King, Beverly Miller, Kathryn Wentzel, Lorraine Baer and Nancy Vollmer. She was predeceased by two brothers: John and Raymond Henn; and two sisters: June Henn and Violet Hoffmaster. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 28 at 11:15 am from St. John's (Gernant's) Memorial Hall, 12 Gernant's Church Road, Leesport. Burial will follow in Gernant's Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be held in Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 28, 10:30 to 11:15 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. John's (Gernant's) Church, 12 Gernant's Church Road, Leesport, PA 19533. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.