Irene Ganell Laughery, 93, of Wintersville, Ohio died Friday, January 25, 2008 at Dixon Health Care Center. Irene was born January 17, 1915 in Isle of Rhodes, Greece a daughter of the late Gus and Jannelle Kimis Demetris. Preceding Irene in death were her husband Donald Arnoldo Laughery; son Donald Thomas Laughery; sister Bess Jones and stepmother Grace Messer Demetris. Irene is survived by her son David “Skip” Laughery and wife June of Mingo Junction; daughter S. Jeannie Vleming and husband Bert “B.J.” of Tampa, FL; brother James Demetris and wife Betty of Lansing, IL; sisters Mary Belardine of Mingo & Georgia Kropidlowski of Winno, MN; stepbrothers Byron & Kelly Messer both of Weirton; granddaughter Diana Smith and husband Chris; grandson Donald J. Laughery and wife Robin; great granddaughters Amber & Amelia Smith and Carly Jo Laughery; great grandson Kyle David Laughery all of Mingo Junction. Irene was Methodist and a long-time member of the former West Park U.M. Church, where she taught Sunday School and served on various boards over the years. She had helped to construct the West Park Church building with labor and raising funds. During WWII, she worked as a crane operator at Weirton Steel. She also was a long time employee of Sears shoe dept. and a volunteer at the former Ohio Valley Hospital. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Robert Meyer officiating. Burial at Two Ridges Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimers Research; Two Ridges U.P. Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
09/03/2024
Ricardo & Rebecca Recchia
Dear Jeanie, Please accept our sincere condolences to you and all your family.Although we did not know your mother personally We know she was a very fine woman and it was our loss fopr not having known her. God bless her and may she now rest in peace,
09/03/2024
Lanny Hardman & Family
Skip, Jeannie and families our deepest sympathies on your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
09/03/2024
Frank and Karen Kropidlowski
Hi Skip and Jeanie, We were so sorry to hear about your mom's death. I have some very fond memories of spending time at your mom's house when I was a kid. I also remember her teaching me in bible school at the church right across the street from where we lived. But the thing I will always remember is her telling me the story about when she and our grandparents arrived in the states. As they were being processed through Ellis Island they were given bananas and they ate them peel and all. They didn't know any different! Amazing!! Anyway, we'll be thinking of you both. Take care and we'll be there with you in spirit. Love, Frank and Karen
09/03/2024
Bill, Karen, and Montana Skinner
Dear Dee, We were so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. Please accept our deepest symathies. We hope you find comfort in your memories of her. Also, please convey our sympathies to your parents and your brother.
09/03/2024
Steve Dawn & Britain Powell
Just wanted to let you guys know that we are praying for all of you & we are very sorry for your loss. May God bless you all with fond memories of your loved one. If you need anything please let us know.
09/03/2024
Dick and Sharon Hardman
Skip,June,Jeannie and family, So sorry with the loss of your mother. She was a great neighbor. Our prayers are with your family.
09/03/2024
Pam Russo
Jean & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call me anytime. Pam
09/03/2024
AUNT GEORGIA
SKIP AND FAMILY JEANNIE AND FAMILY JUST WANT TO LET YOU'S KNOW HOW SORRY I AM THAT I CAN NOT BE THERE WITH YOU'S AND FOR YOU'S IN THIS TIME OF LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. I KNOW THAT IT WILL LEAVE A FEELING OF EMPTINESS FOR YOU'S,BEING I LOST MY MOTHER WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG, YOUR MOTHER WAS LIKE A MOTHER TO ME.THEN WHEN I WAS OLDER I TRIED HELPING HER BACK WHEN YOU CAME ALONG SKIP,I WATCHED YOU ALOT AND WE DID ALOT OF THINGS TOGETHER, SOMETIMES EVEN 2 MOVIES A DAY.SO, ANYWAY I WANT YOUS TO KNOW I AM THINKING OF YOUS VERY MUCH THROUGHOUT ALL OF THIS. LOTS OF LOVE KIDS YOUR WAY FROM YOUR AUNT GEORGIA LOVE, AUNT GEORGIA
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