Laura Ann Backus

Laura Ann Backus obituary, Crafton, PA

Laura Ann Backus

Laura Backus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schepner-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. - Crafton on Mar. 11, 2025.

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Laura Ann (Carmichael) Backus, age 73, of Sheraden, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025. Beloved wife of 20 years to James Backus. Loving mother Joe Lemmon, Mike Lemmon; stepdaughter Stephanie (R.J.) Gloeckl; cherished grandmother of Mannnix and Carter Lemmon; sister of Peter, Mark, Cathy, and the late Gary Carmichael. daughter of the late Willard and Rita (Ball) Carmichael; also survived by her dog Ruby Agnes. Laura loved traveling to Aruba and was always the life of the party. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. Relatives and friends received Friday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Avenue, Crafton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Laura's memory may be made to the St. Clair Hospital Foundation, 1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 or (www.stclair.org).
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