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for Laura Smith
A M
May 23, 2023
Such nice people. I had Mrs. Smith as a teacher at West Hempfield when she was pregnant with one of her children, then Mr. Smith at GCC. They were both just kind and special people.
Hillary Whigham
May 22, 2023
Amanda and Jennifer,
I’m so sorry, I am truly heartbroken Your Mom was such an amazing caring and beautiful woman. Her love for her family, the city of Jeannette and her generosity will never be matched. I will never forget all the times at your parents house and how they both made me feel so welcome at times when I needed it more than anything. She is with your Dad again and they will be watching down on you all with so much pride and joy❤
Nancy & Ed Barbish
May 22, 2023
Sending Love & prayers to Laura's Family, she was such a sweetheart! Knowing she is with our Lord & in the arms of her loving husband Ron hopefully can give you some peace God Bless Your Family
LeeAnn Forrester
May 22, 2023
Since I didn´t live in the Jeannette area for a very long time, I haven´t had much contact with classmates. But I have always thought of Laura over the years. She was the sweetest person in our class. I enjoyed the shott friendship that we had when we were younger. I truly believe that the world has lost a special person. Rest in peace, Laura.
LeeAnn Forrester.
Tona McCallister
May 22, 2023
Ms Smith was my favorite gym and health teacher in the 70s at WEST Hempfield. Lately I would see her where I worked at Bath And Body in the mall and we would always talk as recently as Easter. I’m so sorry to hear this news but she talked of how she missed her husband, I’m sure she is at peace with him now. God bless the family and her two daughters she spoke with you often.
Cris and Laurie Morgan
May 22, 2023
Our deepest condolences to your family.
Jim O´Dell
May 22, 2023
We pray our Lord welcomes our cousin La La and provides peace to her family and friends. Jimmy an Liz O´Dell
Charles and Carlene Cook
May 22, 2023
May God bless you and your family during this time and always. You are in our prayers.
Robin Leonard
May 21, 2023
Laura was one of my favorite people! She was a wonderful teacher and friend. One of a kind. Would help anyone who needed it. She has to beautiful Daughters who take after their Mother. Rest in Peace my friend, til we meet again. I love you and will miss you. Please give Ron a hug from me.
Ted Bluey
May 21, 2023
I had the good fortune to be with Laura at our class reunion last year. It was so nice to catch up with her about our lives after JHS. One of the nicest, caring people I´ve ever known. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Ted Bluey
1965 Classmate at JHS
Janice Acklin Scarlett
May 21, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the family. Many great memories as classmates and friends.
Karen Sellitto
May 21, 2023
To all of Lala's loved ones. She is with Ron now so they can both watch over you. All her love and sweetness will be with you forever.
Art Tragesser
May 20, 2023
Amanda and Jennifer,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I have a lot of fond memories of Lala as a classmate and your father, Ron, as a colleague. They were both very special people.
Art Tragesser
Sheri McDonald
May 20, 2023
I had Mrs. Smith for homeroom and Health class at West Hempfield Jr. High. I always liked her and remembered her. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends during this difficult time. Sheri (Cochran) McDonald
Greg Skavinski
May 20, 2023
I saw Laura last year at our class reunion at Lakeview Lounge. She was such a wonderful person. It was a privilege to be her friend and classmate.
JoAnn Verdone Dyson
May 20, 2023
Lala you are a beautiful soul. I have not seen you in such a long time. May you Rest In Peace. My condolences to your entire family.
Sincerely
JoAnn Verdone Dyson
Jerome Bud Gisane
May 20, 2023
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Laura.
she was a childhood friend, classmate at Jeannette, and
colleague in later years. My deepest sympathy to her children and family members. She will be deeply missed by all those, whose lives she touched.
Sincerely,
Bud Gisane. Friend
Rob Fejes
May 20, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to Laura's family. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed her friendship and all the projects I worked on with her through the Jeannette Business Association. We will greatly miss her, but she is now with her love Ron who she missed so greatly. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, may God look over your family. Rob and Mary Beth Fejes
Beth Miller
May 20, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Laura's passing. She was a terrific teacher of health and phys ed.
She cared deeply for her students and her family. It was a pleasure to work with her.
Gloria Bresnan
May 20, 2023
Rest in Peace LaLa, you and Ron are together again.
Gloria Bresnan
Nancy Drazdik
May 20, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mayor Curtis & Karen Antoniak
May 19, 2023
Our Deepest Sympathy on the passing of a BEAUTIFUL PERSON! It’s really hard to comprehend her passing. May The Good Lord hold all of you in the days ahead. Please know that we are praying for all of you during this very sad time.
Patti Pro Mikosky
May 19, 2023
Always loved Lala. She was the sweetest girl in the city.
Darla Sulkey
May 19, 2023
Aunt Phyllis, Jennifer, Amanda and the rest of the family,
I am so sad and feeling so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that sweet and gentle reminders of her life and love will surround you now and always.
My deepest sympathies.
Darla
Annette Carfang
May 19, 2023
We will always cherish all the memories that your mom, as well as your dad shared with us. She was truly a exceptional woman who always made time for everything (everything was important to her). We were the lucky ones who had the opportunity to know and love her. She will be missed dearly. Our love and prayers go out to all of you! Love always, Ed and Annette Carfang
Fran Sellitto
May 19, 2023
Phyllis, Jennifer, Amanda & family
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter, mother, and grandmother she was a truly special lady. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Cherish the wonderful memories you created over the years, they will ease the sorrow you are feeling now and live on in your hearts forever. Rest in Peace and May God Bless you LaLa.
Fran & Vicki Sellitto
Margie and Al Stanislaw
May 19, 2023
Jennifer, Amanda and family, we are just so sorry for your loss. There are no words to explain how much we are missing both your mom and your dad. Margie and Al Stanislaw
Mary K. O'Donnell
May 19, 2023
So sad to hear of Laura's passing. What a loss for her family and many friends. Will always have warm, loving memories of Laura.
Sheila Galando
May 19, 2023
Deepest sympathy sent to this family. May God wrap his arms around this family.
Sam & Rhonda Kocevar
May 19, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to the family especially Jen and Amanda. Laura was beautiful inside and out.
Barry & Lisa Tocco
May 19, 2023
Our Deepest Sympathy. Your mom/ daughter had a heart of GOLD. Our Hearts and Prayers are with you all.
Daniel Clougherty
May 18, 2023
Amanda & Jennifer,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Your mother was a wonderful person. I can vividly remember your father, who was my football and baseball coach, proudly introducing your mother to all the attendees at our athletic awards banquet in May of 1968. They were both so happy and so much in love. I would have the pleasure of introducing my wife to both of your parents 47 years later at a dinner-dance at the Jeannette American Legion. It was a great reunion of sorts -- your parents shared a lot of great memories. They were especially proud of their daughters; their grand-children; and their teaching careers. Wholesome folks, may they rest in peace. May the good Lord bless you and your family.
Your mother, father and your love ones will remain in my prayers.
Most Sincerely,
Dan Clougherty, GCCHS 1971
Art Car
May 18, 2023
Lala was a great daughter,wife,mother and grandmother and also great friend. I loved her devotion and caring nature she was always there for you. I will miss talking to her she was a great person, may you rest in the arms of Ron now. They say the most important thing on your tombstone isn’t the date of birth or the date of your passing it’s the dash in between them because that represents what you did with your life and you had a great life you touched a lot of people and raised a great family and did amazing things for a lot of people. May you rest in peace
Toni Bettolino-Laskey
May 18, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Mrs. Smith was my Health teacher while I attended West Hempfield Jr. High. She always spoke whenever we would run into each other while grocery shopping, even though she taught me many years ago. You and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you in the next days and weeks.
Former student
Jim Guidone
May 18, 2023
Such an amazing and lovely person! Nothing but very fond memories of Lala!
Chris Loughner
May 18, 2023
I had Laura as a teacher. She was a beautiful person. I also had the pleasure to be friends as an adult. She was always there to listen. We bowled together on Tuesday mornings.
Rest in peace until we bowl again.
Chris (King) Loughner
Cristie Avolio
May 18, 2023
Jennifer , Amanda & family.We are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers
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