Stephen D. Laughman

Stephen D. Laughman, age 78, of Hanover, passed away on September 2, 2024 at Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover. He was the loving husband of Lynne G. (Utley) Laughman; together they shared 56 years of marriage.
Steve was born in Hanover, PA on April 2, 1946 and was the son of the late Clyde "Ike" R. and Miriam H. (Hemler) Laughman. He graduated from Delone Catholic High School Class of 1963, earned a B.S. degree in Education from West Chester University, and a master's degree in education from Ohio University in 1968. Steve taught Health and Physical Education for over 16 years and then went to work for the family business, Wege Pretzels, where he was Vice President of Operations. After retirement he worked in maintenance at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hanover.
Steve was very proud to have been an Eagle Scout. He was a lifetime parishioner of St Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an Usher, Extraordinary Minister, and member of the Holy Name Society. He enjoyed traveling the world with his wife and was an avid scuba diver and a Master Diver Instructor. Steve also enjoyed running and was dedicated to attending all his grandchildren's activities. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in McSherrystown and the Hanover Elks.
In addition to his loving wife Lynne, Steve is survived by his daughters Amy Murren and her husband Robert and Christy Oyler; and his grandchildren Brady Murren, Andrew Murren, Madison Lang and Adam Oyler. He is also survived by his brothers Lanny Laughman and wife Jean and Tony Laughman and wife Sue; his sisters Edie Staub and husband Greg and Laurie Williams; his step-brother Dale Bream and his wife Shelly; step-sister Kelly Deramo and husband Anthony; and numerous nieces and nephews and step-nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his grandson Samuel Oyler; his step-mother Arlene Laughman; his brother Phil; his nephew Brian Laughman; and his brother-in-law Dodd Williams.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5055 Grandview Rd., Hanover, PA 17331 with Rev. Michael W. Rothan as celebrant. Inurnment will follow the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Hanover. The family will receive relatives and friends prior to the Mass on Tuesday from 10:00AM – 11:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Funeral services are under the direction of Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., of McSherrystown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve's memory may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5055 Grandview Rd., Hanover PA 17331 or to a charity of your choice.
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