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Laurel Hartley Obituary
She was born November 30, 1959, in Charleroi, a daughter of Joseph Allen and Doris Bamford Sutch of Coal Center.
Mrs. Hartley was a 1977 graduate of California Area High School.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a son, Josh Lee Hartley (Darcy) of Beallsville; two grandchildren, Jocelyn and Natalie Hartley; a sister, Karen Sutch of West Minster, Colo.; and paternal grandmother Dorothy Sutch of Coal Center.
Deceased are her husband, Robert L. Hartley, who died in 1980; a sister, Debra Lee Sutch, who died in 1995; maternal grandmother Dorothy Bamford Fayak; paternal grandfather Joseph A. Sutch; and maternal grandfather Garland Bamford.
There will be no visitation, and burial will be private.
A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laurel Hartley
February 2, 2016
She was a good person on earth, I'm so glad I didn't have to endure the things that were put on her, But I know the lord and he will receive her and love her as the father who waits in heaven for his daughter.
January 11, 2016
Doris and Allen,
I am sorry and I am here for you.
I have known Laurie for a long time and have fond memories of her and your family. God Bless Love Debbie and Mike Anderson
Fran Fayish
January 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My last memory of Laurie was when she had that Pampered Chef party. Laurie is done suffering and at peace now. I love you Doris.
Anne Chillingworth Shaffer
January 6, 2016
Remembering how Laurel's eyes sparkled when she laughed and how she is now at peace-
January 6, 2016
Allen and Doris, Sorry to hear about Laurie's passing. Our deepest sympathy to your family. May she rest in peace. Bernadine and Fred Hartley
Connie Dobrinski
January 6, 2016
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Allan Cenis
January 6, 2016
Laurel is at peace in the arms of God.
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