Edward W. Laughery

Edward Wayne Laughery, Sr., 88 years old passed away on September 8, 2024 surrounded by family at the Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility, Titusville, PA. He was the son of Wayne and Lorna (Phelps) Laughery and born on April 29, 1936 in Union City, PA. Ed was a lifelong dairy farmer, heavy equipment operator and lover of all animals.

Ed married his wife, Julia (Boughner) Laughery on December 10, 1960, she survives. They have four children, Abby E. Laughery of Titusville, PA; Edward W. Laughery Jr. (Anita Barnhart) of Chambersburg, PA; Timothy H. Laughery (Beth) of Cambridge Springs, PA; and Junia E. Isiminger (Michael) of Union City, PA.

Ed loved children and he was blessed with 8 grandchildren, Michael Laughery (Angel), Corry, PA; Nicole Manley (Jonathan), Johnson City, TX; Shawn Laughery, Corry, PA; Cory Laughery, Corry, PA; Carly Laughery (Nathan Miller), Thomaston, Maine, Jaydyn Isiminger, State College, PA; Dusty Lee Laughery, Fayetteville, Arkansas and Jordanna Isiminger, Union City, PA; and 9 great-grandchildren, Xavier and Jasmine Laughery, Union City, PA; Brooke, Gradie, Gracie, JD (John David) and Greta (Gwendolyn) Manley, Johnson City, TX; Kairi Laughery, Corry, PA; Trevor Campbell, Thomaston, Maine; and Jaxson Isiminger, State College, PA.

Surviving Ed is one sister, Shirley Louise Lichtinger, Erie, PA and one brother-in-law, Richard (Dick) McGuire, Erie, PA. Brothers-in-law, William (Bill) Lichtinger and George Boughner; and sister, Shirley Mae McGuire, a daughter-in-law, Tammy Laughery as well as his parents and in-laws, Harry and Helen (Phillips) Boughner predeceased him. Ed is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ed was proud of raising dairy cattle and he fell in love with the Milking Shorthorn breed supporting his children with raising and showing them. In his later years, his love turned to Highland Cattle. His second passion was operating heavy equipment and told stories frequently of being a Bloomfield Township Supervisor, working for WL Dunn and French Creek Township. He was proud of his part in constructing I-79 and the Millcreek Mall. He believed in agriculture and was a proud FFA member and was proud that two of his children and several of his grandchildren who also were FFA members in their youth. He further believed in simple things and had his casket crafted by the local Amish. He will be remembered as a God fearing man, a loving husband, a fierce supporter of his children, a caring grandpa and papa to his grand and great grandchildren and a hardworking man – his family was the most important thing to him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Edinboro United Methodist Church in Ed’s name.

Calling hours and funeral service will be held at Edinboro United Methodist Church, 113 High Street, Edinboro, PA on Saturday, September 14, 2024 with calling hours 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. with the funeral following at 11 a.m. Reverend Ed Schoeneck will officiate the services. Burial will be following the funeral at Miller Station Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City.

Please leave a memory or condolence for the family on Edward’s Book of Memories at www.WarrenGlennFH.com