Joanne M. Laughner, age 84, after a brief but courageous battle, died on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at UPMC Shadyside surrounded by her family. She will be remembered by countless friends and relatives as a woman of grace, beauty, and resolve. Her greatest joys in life were always time spent with family, particularly in recent years with her grandson.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA to John and Gertrude Myers, Joanne was a graduate of Crafton High School and Pittsburgh Business School and became an executive secretary with J&L Steel Corporation. After marrying and raising three children and volunteering in various community endeavors, she returned to work at medical practices in the Beaver County area. Joanne was a member of Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Church in Chippewa Township from the time of its founding.
In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her brother, John Myers of Paris, TN.
Joanne is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Dale S. Laughner of Chippewa; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Margaret Laughner of Greensboro , NC; daughter, Peggy Laughner of Chippewa; son and daughter-in-law, Patrick (P.J.) Laughner and Melodie O'Hanlon and grandson, Kieran of Harpers Ferry, WV. Joanne is also survived by a sister, Susan Robertson of Crafton, PA; sister-in- law, June Hodge of Center Township; sister-in-law, Ann Myers of Paris, TN and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who loved her deeply.
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Dale S Laughner (1927 - 2015)*
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