Laura M. Mays Oil City, Pennsylvania Obituary

Laura M. Mays

Laura M. Mays, 76, of Oil City, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born December 30, 1943 in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Doris Ruth Downing Shontz. Laura attended Oil City schools and worked for Questor baby bottle factory and Oilwell Supply. She enjoyed cooking and baking and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. On May 5, 1962, she was married to Arnold L. “Jake” Mays who survives. In addition to her husband, surviving are two daughters, Cammie Stralko and her husband David of Oil City, and Laura Fonner and her husband Jerry of Dallas, WV; three grandchildren, Dustin Koziara and his wife Natalie, Cassi Davis and her husband Harley, and Paige Darr and her husband Brandon; and four great grandchildren, Jadon Davis, Landen Davis, Annabel Davis, and Easton Darr. Also surviving are a brother, William Shontz and his wife Karen of Erie; and a sister, Debbie Griebel and her husband Steve of Oil City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant great granddaughter, Elliana Darr; an infant sister, Peggy Shontz; two brothers, Harold “Sonny” Shontz, and Edward Shontz; a sister, Doris Rodgers; and a special niece, Judy Rodgers Hartzell. Visitation will be held in the Morrison Funeral Home on Saturday from 2 to 5 pm where a funeral service will follow at 5 pm with her nephew William Shontz officiating. Interment will be in Rynd Farm Cemetery. To leave a special message, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit www.morrisonhome.com.
December 30, 1943 - September 15, 202012/30/194309/15/2020
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Debbie Dasher
September 19, 2020
So sorry to hear of Aunt Laura passing. Sorry I can not be there today. Hope you have a beautiful celebration of life and share some wonderful memories of her today! Love Deb Dasher, Bryce and Tyler
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Deb Dasher, Bryce & Tyler
September 19, 2020
Thinking of you today. Prayers and love.
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Linda Fischer
September 18, 2020
I was sorry to see that Laura had passed away. I used to work with her at Questor and we always had a lot of fun and crazy times there. I remember parties at her home with the girls from work. She was a fun lady and she was always so caring. She will be missed but she le... Continue Reading
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September 17, 2020
In loving memory, from: Kathy & Chuck Fry, Becky & Ross Johnson, Dave & Becky Moore & Ralph & Wanda Moore
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Kathie Heckathorne
September 17, 2020
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September 17, 2020
Sent with love and remembrance,
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Aimee, Bryan, Liam, and Jack Doherty
September 17, 2020
Memories of you are full of love and happiness that we keep close to our hearts always.
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Your Wagner family
September 17, 2020
With love and hugs from us all.
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Pamela Fry
September 17, 2020
Laura was a wonderful neighbor and will surely be missed! She rests in peace...
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Scott griebel
September 17, 2020
We love you aunt Laura. Thank you for always being there. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. From scott griebel and family
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