Lori L. McLaughlin, 53, of Warren, PA., died peacefully with grace, surrounded by her family at her home, Wednesday morning, March 18, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 6, 1966 in Providence, R.I. Lori is the daughter of Woodrow Poffenberger of Florida and Lynda Booher Graves of Tidioute, PA
She was raised in Tidioute, PA., and formerly of Tidioute, PA. and Clarksville, TN. Lori was a graduate of Tidioute High School. She was employed as a Phlebotomist with U.P.M.C. Northwest of Oil City, PA. and was a beautician with Studio 329 for 15 years.
Lori was active with the Warren County Unit of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Susan B. Coleman Walk
She loved being a Nana to her grandchildren, going on trips with her family, shopping and decorating for holidays, especially making gingerbread houses with her grandchildren. She is remembered fondly as a woman with a strong spirit, with a great sense of humor, and known for her straight-forward and upbeat personality. She was very social and loved spending time with her friends. She enjoyed her walks with her husband and their dog, Nikko.
Lori is survived by her husband of almost 25 years, Tim McLaughlin whom, she married on April 22, 1995 in Tidioute, PA.
Her parents, and 4 Children – Rian McLaughlin and wife, Michele of Midlothian, VA., Brittany Peters and fiancé, Craig Vanderhoof of Russell, PA., Abbey Althiser and husband, James of Waynesville, Missouri, Travis McLaughlin of Kent, Ohio, 5 Siblings, Lisa Gertie and husband, Kenneth of Cinnaminson, N.J., Dean Graves and wife, Melanie of Campobello, S.C., Dawna Gray and husband, Doug of Warren, PA., Dennis Graves and wife, Debbie of Bradford, PA., Diane Rondinelli and husband, David of St. Augustine, FL., 4 Grandchildren – Hunter and Hudson Vanderhoof, Lincoln McLaughlin, Charlotte Althiser, several nieces and nephews.
Lori was preceded in death by her stepfather, Richard Graves.
A private funeral service will be conducted at the convenience of the family at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Marcus Briggs, retired minister.
Interment will be in Swedish Union Cemetery, Tidioute, PA.
A public memorial service will be announced at a later date. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
I’m so sorry for your loss she was an amazing woman and nana! My thoughts are with Tim, Rian, Brittany, Abbey, Travis, Hunter, Hudson, and Charlotte! May her memories live forever!
So sorry for your loss!
Tim and family, so sorry for your loss. When you see that bright star in the sky, it’s her looking down on her family that she loved and cherished. She will always be with you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know she will be dearly missed.
I knew as soon as I saw that beautiful face who she was. I had the pleasure of working with Lori when she and her husband were engaged. I always enjoyed the day better when working with her. We did a few shopping trips to Erie and shared a lot of lunches. My husband and I spent a fun News Years eve with her and Tim, when we had just gotten engaged. She and I spent some time at her mother’s house and she was a wonderful lady as well. I have thought of Lori many times throughout and years. I myself have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and had a left mastectomy only to find it in my lymph nodes. Awaiting further treatment. I would never had wanted to have cancer in common with someone as fun as Lori, and still don’t. Breaks my heart to know we will never share a lunch date…ever again. RIP my long ago friend. God Bless your family and friends.
My sincerest condolences to Tim and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace in knowing that she is no longer suffering.
Tim & family. May your memories of better times & Lori’s amazing strength through her (your) battle give you comfort. God’s blessing to carry her courage through your lives
I am so sorry to learn of Lori’s passing. I did not know her personally. Parents are not supposed to bury their children. My heart breaks for you, Linda and Dawna and family. I am Marilou’s friend from Clarissa School. God give you peace and His comfort.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was An awesome beautician. May she rest in peace.
Very Sorry for your families loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and family- To lose a loved one as nice as your wife was, Vicki and I are so sorry. Thoughts and prayers are sent with love. God Bless you, and Lori RIP.
My truest condolences to Tim and Lori`s family. So sorry to hear the news. RIP Lori
Tim and family, we so sorry for your loss.
Tim and family,
We are so sorry for your loss
Tim, my condolences and prayers are with you and family. Hope to see you at the YMCA or other. Ken Pillar
Abbey and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lori was an amazing woman. She truly is an inspiration to all. Sending prayers, thoughts and love to your whole family. God Bless
Tim, Rian, Brittany, Abbey, Travis & Family- We are sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mother, daughter, sibling & friend to all. She was a Role Model to so many people. God called her home to Rest In Peace. My family will continue to pray for all of you. God Bless
Tim and Family, my wife and I are very sorry for your loss, we give our sincere condolences at this very difficult times in your lives, stay strong and god bless.
Tim and Family broke our hearts to hear of Lori’s passing! We have a lot of great memories together! I’m so glad that my very first 5k run for breast cancer awareness was in honor of her and Crystal and how I waited at the finish line for them both to cross to hand them each a pink rose! How Tim,Lori and John and I went to Pittsburgh and did the Susan G koman walk in honor of her and Crystal and Lori and I came up with a team name “Tidioute Bosome Buddies” Best of all when we all dressed up as Gilligan’s Island and won 1st place! So many more memories I have an will have for ever! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! God Bless! May she rest in peace!