Launer

Thomas H. Launer, 78, of Harmony, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Dec. 20, 1943, in Ridgway, Pa., he was the son of the late Frederick A. Launer and Margaret L. Finch.

Tom began his career with Herman Corporation. He proudly owned and operated Fombell Machine for many years. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Karen Shisler Launer; his children, LuAnn Huber (Paul) of Fombell, Dawna L. Newman (Scott) of Burgettstown and Thomas D. Launer (Lori) of Ellwood City; his grandchildren, John Michael Newman, Jennifer Newman McNutt (Bryan), Scott Huber (Caitlin), David Huber (Chloe) and Antonio Huber; his great-grandchildren, Gracie, Jude, Aurora and Elletta Huber, and J.D. Newman; his brother, Gerald Launer of Florida; his sister, Joan Robuck of Wilcox, Pa., and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Katie Launer; his brothers, Frederick A. Launer Jr., Ronald Launer and Carl Launer; and his sisters, Anna House and Catherine McCamey.

LAUNER — Private funeral services will be held by the family for Thomas H. Launer, who died Saturday, July 9, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Tom’s honor to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134 (https://www.copdfoundation.org/).

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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