Paul Gerald Lebert, Jr.

Paul Gerald Lebert, Jr., 91, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Paul G. and Eva (Gobbla) Lebert.

Paul, a man of dedication and passion, graduated from Pittston High School, Class of 1951. His journey led him to the United States Air Force, where he served until 1955. During his service, he completed Control Tower Operator training at Keesler Air Force Base, worked as an air traffic controller during the Korean War and at Andrews Air Force Base, and achieved the rank of Airman 1st Class. His commitment continued with a 29-year career with the FAA, starting in Parkersburg, West Virginia, then moving to Harbor Field in Baltimore, and finally, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport. Paul was honored on multiple occasions for his superior performance while assisting aircraft and was awarded Runner-Up Controller of the Year in 1964. His love for aviation, which began in his youth, led him to begin pilot lessons in 1958 and earn his flight instructor certificate in 1962. He holds aircraft Type Ratings in the BE-1900, CE-500, and the LR-JET. After he retired from the FAA, he flew as a Captain for several companies, including Crown/Mesa Airlines, a USAir Express operator.

Outside work, Paul could be seen shooting pool, driving his sports car, attending events at the local American Legion and VFW, working with the Civil Air Patrol, polka dancing with his wife, watching sports and westerns, woodworking, smoking a pipe (back in the day), enjoying sweets, spending time with his grandchildren, and helping others achieve their aviation dreams, including his son, Scott.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Florence (Kulis) of 51 years, his son P. Scott Lebert, Sr., his brother Frederick, and his sisters Helen Kondracki and Eleanor Lebert.

Paul's legacy lives on through his beloved grandchildren, Stacey (Brandon) Clabaugh and Paul Scott Lebert, Jr. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Theresa Lebert Abramovitz, his sisters, Elizabeth Yeremsky, Doris Soltis, and Paulette Lebert, and nieces, nephews, and friends.

His memory is cherished, and his accomplishments are inspiring.

A visitation for Paul will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc., 10 West Padonia Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093, where a funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM.

Interment to follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21224.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to AOPAfoundation.org under the name of Paul G. Lebert or by mail to AOPA Foundation, 421 Aviation Way, Frederick, Maryland 21701.