Laura was born July 9, 1958, in Detroit, Mich., to the union of Ralph and Elaine Williams. She was the youngest of three children. She moved to Youngstown at a very young age, graduating from the Rayen High School, class of 1976.

Laura received her nursing degree from the University of Akron in 1979, before relocating to Cleveland. She was employed at Mount Sinai and Cleveland dialysis center before returning to Youngstown.

Laura loved to love people. She had an infectious laugh and a kind and compassionate spirit. Laura had a passion for cooking and baking. They were both the highlights to any day of the week. Her door was always open for friends to drop by and enjoy a delicious meal. She was known for her cakes and homemade rolls. Her quiet personal time was spent reading and crocheting, always surprising a loved one with a beautiful afghan.

Laura was a caring sister to two surviving siblings; Adrian (Baxter) Wiffen of New York, and David Wiffen of Los Angeles, Calif.; she also, leaves a niece, Danielle, and a great nephew, Michael of California. Laura will also be deeply missed by her many cousins and huge extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Sadly, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions a private service will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the family.

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Laura L. Williams 1958-2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Laura L. Williams, 61, of Youngstown, passed away Sunday morning, May 10, 2020, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Laura was born July 9, 1958, in Detroit, to the union of Ralph and Elaine Williams. She was the youngest of three children.

She moved to Youngstown at a very young age, graduating from the Rayen High School, Class of 1976.

Laura loved to love people. She had an infectious laugh and a kind and compassionate spirit. Laura had a passion for cooking and baking. They were both the highlights to any day of the week. Her door was always open for friends to drop by and enjoy a delicious meal. She was known for her cakes and homemade rolls. Her quiet personal time was spent reading and crocheting, always surprising a loved one with a beautiful afghan.

Laura was a caring sister to two surviving siblings, Adrian (Baxter) Wiffen of New York and David Wiffen of Los Angeles. She also leaves a niece, Danielle; and a great-nephew, Michael of California. Laura will also be deeply missed by her many cousins and huge extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Sadly, due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a private service will be Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the family.

(special notice)