Hogan

Laura M. Hogan, 69, of East Brady, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born April 16, 1954, in Butler, she was the daughter of Roy and Beverly (Beabout) Crawford.

A 1972 graduate of East Brady High School, Laura married Larry A. Hogan on April 21, 1973. They recently had celebrated their 50th anniversary.

An EMT, Laura spent 25 years with the East Brady Ambulance Service.

Laura was a lifelong member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in East Brady, where she was a church elder and served on the worship committee. She was a past member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 488, served on the East Brady Library board and was president of Bradys Bend Cemetery.

Laura and Larry enjoyed trips together to the casino and camping trips with family. She loved rooting for Penn State, collecting snowmen and really enjoyed shoe shopping. If you knew Laura, you know she’s been buying shoes for 20 years to make up for “Larry’s mishap.”

The special bond she shared with her siblings is a testament to her caring nature. Laura loved celebrating special events in friends’ lives. She was always cooking or baking something unique to give.

Above all, Laura loved being MawMaw to her granddaughters. She never missed an event, a game or an opportunity to support Haylee, Natalee and Kimberlee. She opened her arms and heart for schoolwork through online learning days, sleepovers, holidays and trips. Laura’s love will live on through her granddaughters.

She is survived by her husband, Larry A. Hogan of East Brady; one son, Jeff and wife, Melissa Hogan, of East Brady; three granddaughters, Haylee, Natalee and Kimberlee Hogan; two sisters, Barbara (James) Mortimer of East Brady and Kathy (Mike) Dailey of Karns City; one brother, Steve Crawford of East Brady; one son-in-law, David (Moe) Hicks of East Brady; and two sisters-in-law, Susie (Abby) Bowser of Kittanning and Amy (Dan) Tascarella of Alabama.

Laura also is survived by several nieces, nephews and great friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her daughter, Jennifer Hicks.

HOGAN — Friends of Laura M. Hogan, who died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at BUECHELE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at 1st Presbyterian Church, 102 4th St., East Brady. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., and the Rev. Raymond Eichler will officiate.

Burial in Bradys Bend Cemetery will be private.

The Hogan family asks memorials be made in Laura’s name to East Brady Ambulance, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028.

To view or express condolences, visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.

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