Lauren J. Songer, 91, of West Fourth Street, Emporium, PA passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday morning, February 21, 2022. He was born December 15, 1930 in Bradford, PA a son of the late LaVerne and Anna Veroche Songer. On July 23, 1955 at St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, PA he married Genevieve Placer.

Lauren served with the Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a 1955 graduate from Penn State University and worked as an electrical engineer at Sylvania and Zippo Manufacturing. He was an active member of St. Mark Catholic Church and the Cameron County Little League. Lauren enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, but his greatest enjoyment was his family.

In addition to his wife Genevieve, Lauren is survived by his 7 children, Michael (Leslie) Songer, Stephen (Angela) Songer, John (Vicky) Songer, Kathleen (Scott) Kelly, Joseph (Kathleen) Songer, Colleen (Steven) Erickson, and Matthew (Erika) Songer. His 17 grandchildren, Kelly (Rick) Palaia, Taylor Songer, Corey Smith, Payton Bloom, Luke Songer, Erin (Justin) Schmitt, Jonathan (Mandy) Songer, Joseph (Tasha) Songer, Kevin Kelly, Stephen Kelly, Will Kelly, Jack Songer, Mary Katherine Songer, Michael Songer, Ruby Erickson, Daniel Erickson, and Greta Songer. His great grandchildren, Lilia, Roman, Kaelee, Logan, Elsie, Madeline, Benjamin, Evra, and expected baby boy. Also survived by his brother, George Songer and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne and Anna Veroche Songer.

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday, (February 26, 2022) at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, you may consider donations to the Cameron County Ambulance Service or the Community Nurses Inc., St. Mary’s PA.