Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
James Laughner Obituary
James was born in Pittsburgh, on April 23, 1931, the son of the late James Clark and Ada Sarver Laughner.
James served in the United States Airforce during the Koran War. He received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as a mechanical engineer for American Sterilizer and later founded Kinetic Biomedical Services Inc. in 1988, retiring in 2001.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son, Paul F. Laughner.
Survivors include his was of 64 years, Jean Laughner; his two daughters, Lynn A. Collins and her husband Arthur and Jennifer L. Laughner; his two sons, James T. Laughner and Gene F. Laughner; and four grandsons.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie. Services were private. Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Laughner
April 2, 2017
My father was a tough son-of-a-gun! He was raised in the Brushton-Homewood section of Pittsburgh! He took me through there in later years and insisted that I locked the car doors! He had to fight just to walk to school! Simultaneously he was a generous, caring and understanding man who had an acute intellect for logic and justice!
I miss him every day! And I am sure my father's in heaven!
James Thomas Laughner
October 29, 2016
Lynn,
I was so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Somehow I missed it in the paper and my Mom just told me. I know how hard it is to lose your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care,
Anne (Luddy) DeLuca
Donna Wernicki
October 24, 2016
Dear Jean, Lynn and family, I'm sorry for your loss, I just found out about Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Donna Lewis Wernicki
Dick Millhouse
October 19, 2016
Jim was a "hail-fellow-well-met." Je was a great guy.
October 18, 2016
I spent a year in Greenlan at Thule Air Base with Jim.We were in the 74th Fighter Squadron.
Jim Smathers
Betty. Beck
October 18, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with. You.
Gary Miles
October 18, 2016
Prayer
Sue (Wolf) Merison
October 18, 2016
To the Laughter Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I wish you all comfort as you mourn the loss of him. He is at peace now. God Bless.
October 18, 2016
Dear Jean and Family, I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May God Bless you and your family at this time and May he provide you with his blessing to move forward with his memories in your hearts and minds. Vicki Paris-Santone
October 18, 2016
Jim was a great friend and will be missed by our family. Rest in Peace Jim.
Chuck, Sheila Ashley Kurt and Grier Yartz
Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results
Make a Donation
in James Laughner's name
Memorial Events
for James Laughner
Funeral services provided by:
Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home - Erie5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA 16504
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Laughner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
