Teresa E. Laughlin

Teresa E. Laughlin obituary, Lancaster, OH

Teresa E. Laughlin

Teresa Laughlin Obituary

Visit the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Lancaster website to view the full obituary.
Teresa E. Laughlin 78 of Crooksville, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville, Ohio.
She was a member of Iliff United Methodist Church in Crooksville, Ohio. She enjoyed cooking, flowers (Roses) and spending time with her family.
Teresa is survived by her husband of 32 years, Delbert E. Laughlin; daughter, Michele Lynne (Robert) Elrod of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Brooke Elrod and Jakob Elrod; step-children, Bruce D. (Angela) Laughlin and Debra K. Murphy all of Pleasantville, OH and Jeffrey A. (Debbie) Crabtree of NE; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Fredrick and Grace Haley, a brother and a sister.
Funeral service will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Family c/o the funeral home.
To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
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Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Lancaster

405 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

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