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Ethel May Laughner
Ethel May Laughner, 92, of Butler passed away Saturday in the Lowrie House, Butler.
She was born Nov. 10, 1919, in Pulaski, Pa., and was the daughter of the late William H. and Ida Lewis Horne.
Ethel was a member of the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed many church activities.
She belonged to the 60 Plus Senior Center, and she loved to play 500 bid cards.
She is survived by her children, Roger (Tammie) D. Laughner of Butler and Valerie (Peter) Boss of Richmond, Va., five grandsons; and one brother, Francis Glenn Horne of Butler.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Laughner, who passed away Nov. 11, 1997, and her brother William David Horne.
LAUGHNER - Family and friends of Ethel May Laughner, who passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main St., Prospect. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, with her pastor, the Rev. Jeff Curtis, officiating.
Interment will be in Slippery Rock Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W. Old Route 422, Butler, PA 16001.
For more information or to leave an online tribute, go to www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Butler Eagle on Apr. 16, 2012.

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Sue McCann

April 10, 2025

Ethel Laughner-a truly kind and gentle lady.

Sue McCann

April 12, 2021

Remembering Ethel fondly and her kind, sweet nature.

sue McCann

April 13, 2020

Remembering a truly genuine, kind, and caring woman who lived the Christian values she espoused.

Sue McCann

April 10, 2019

Remembering a wonderfully kind and faithful woman.

Lori Rodgers

April 20, 2012

Our sympathies to the entire Laughner family. We are truely sorry for your loss. Ethel was a very kind person.

DONNA FAGLEY

April 17, 2012

PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES
GOOD MEMORIES HELP

Sue McCann

April 16, 2012

My sympathies to the entire Laughner family. Your Mother was one of the most genuine, kind, and caring people I've ever known.

Helen Jeffries

April 16, 2012

Dear Roger and Val and family,
I'm sorry for the sadness created by not being able to see her whenever you want. May memories of good times fill your hearts with peace.
Helen Fagley Jeffries.

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