Carol Anne Lehman

On February 1, 2023, Carol Anne Lehman (Keemer) left this earth to grace the heavens with her unmistakable charm and elegance. Carol was born in Lewistown, PA, on December 27, 1937, to Gladys Delilah Keemer (Peck) and Ernest Ellsworth Keemer. Carol was educated in Lewistown and York, PA, schools, where she excelled academically, contributed to many literary clubs and projects, and established long-lasting friendships. Upon graduating, Carol began her career with “Ma Bell” in Harrisburg, PA, as a long-distance operator. She quickly advanced to Senior Operator, but wanting to see more of the world, Carol moved to Philadelphia to live with her sister, Beverly. She garnered a job at an ad agency in Bala Cynwyd. Following the grand plan set in motion by Fate, Carol met the love of her life, Frank Lehman, Jr., in the parking lot of the Wal-Lane Apartments in Germantown, PA. They married on February 15, 1964. For the following 58+ years, they enjoyed the birth of their two wonderful daughters, Jennifer Lehman and Julie (Jules) Bruck (Anthony Middlebrooks); their two granddaughters Sydney Bruck Van Zyl (Stefan Van Zyl) and Hannah Bruck; and eventually gained a step-grandson, Jakob Middlebrooks. After raising their children, Carol re-entered the workforce, choosing exciting and challenging careers in real estate (being licensed in PA before relocating to Maryland in 1973), mortgage banking, and transportation, and eventually became an account manager for a multi-physician practice in Annapolis. Carol enjoyed the need for accuracy in financial work and took great pride in her detailed and accurate execution. This interest resulted in her earning significant college credits in accounting and financial management. While Carol enjoyed work, she even more enjoyed the people she met and bonded into lifetime friendships. Groups of friends include the Ya-Ya‘s, many friends at the Easton Club and throughout Talbot County, and friends she is in touch with from her school days, other communities where she lived, work relationships, and all the lovely people she met throughout her many travels. As travel was her passion, along with Frank, she visited many towns and cities in 58 countries and made several trans-Atlantic crossings. In addition, she enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime experience that included sailing on Queen Elizabeth II and returning to the US on the Concorde. Carol was a multi-dimensional person who found joy in cooking and serving great food from her enormous collection of cookbooks and singularly gathered recipes. Along with cooking, she had a gift for entertaining. She hosted great dinner parties, barbecues, cocktail hours, and (her specialty) brunch. Carol enjoyed the company offered by playing couple’s and lady’s bridge as well as canasta and mahjong. She loved to golf, and even with a later start in life at the game, she was able to play often on local courses and while traveling to many states and on international trips, including having played in New Zealand. Living near the water in Maryland provides the opportunity to include sailing as a hobby. Carol and friends spent many weekends on the Windbeutel sailing the Chesapeake Bay, Severn River, and the South River, making stops at Saint Michaels to have breakfast at Carpenters or in Oxford to eat and walk the streets. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; her older sister, Beverly Ann; and her younger sister, Vicki. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband, her children; grandchildren; her younger brother, Craig Keemer of Reading, PA; and her nephews and nieces. The family will welcome friends and family on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home, 200 S. Harrison Street, in Easton. A service of remembrance will begin at 2:15 p.m.

Carol Anne Lehman

December 27, 1937 - February 1, 2023