Obituary of Laura R. Luther

Laura R. Luther, 85, Armagh, passed away June 21, 2022, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana. Born January 22, 1937, in Cramer, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Lillian (Foster) Rager. In addition to her parents, Laura is preceded in death by siblings Eileen Rager, Russell Dean Rager, Joseph W. Rager, and Freda Amash.

Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Ivan “Bud” Luther; sons Gregory (Nancy) Luther, St. Louis, MO; Robert (Kimberly) Luther, Homer City; and Matthew Luther, Armagh; grandchildren Anthony (Leslie Weiss) Patti, Mark (Donna) Luther, Melissa (Tyler) Mehalko, and Claire Luther (fiancé Clay Brendel); great-grandchildren Milo and Evelyn Luther and Lorraine Patti; and siblings Eleanor Isenberg and Thomas (Candy) Rager.

Laurie enjoyed life, spending all of her time with family and her many friends. She was a member of the Valley Grace Brethren Church in Armagh, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Red Hat Society. She was a retired rural mail carrier, and she previously served on the New Florence Community Library Board. Laurie was always there to brighten the lives of others. She is dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Friends received at 10 am until time-of-service at noon on Saturday, June 25th at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh. Pastor Terry Reese officiating. Private inurnment Armagh Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Florence Community Library at www.newflorencelibrary.org or 122 Ligonier St., New Florence, PA 15944.