Paul “Pete” N. Laughner, Jr. 77, of Patterson Township, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 in Heritage Valley Beaver.

Born March 13, 1933 in Ridgway, PA he was the son of the late Paul “Rosie”, N. Sr. & Josephine “Jo” ( McClain) Laughner.  He was a graduate of Geneva College and Carnegie Mellon University; a member of Theta Xi Fraternity; and a US Army Veteran. He retired from Airco Welding Products as a Sales Engineer.  A member of Divine Mercy Parish, Pete was on the Parish Council; President of Holy Name Society; and a member of Beaver County Holy Name Society.  Pete was a Boy Scout leader for many years; a Docent at Old Economy Village and was both treasurer & volunteer at the Vicary House in Freedom.  He volunteered at Divine Mercy Academy and was known for his generosity and love for teaching kids.  Pete was best known for his sense of humor he was much loved by the community, his family and friends.

Pete is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eleanor Jean (McMurdy) Laughner,  who he married on November 3, 1956.  Loving father of Paula Browe (Andy) of Indiana, PA; Diane Esswein (Ed) of Pittsburgh; Michael (Karen) Laughner of Raleigh, NC.  Also survived by six grandchildren, Mathew, Daniel, Jon, and Katie Browe; Nathaniel and Liam Laughner. 

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801-4th Avenue, College Hill, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, where prayers will be recited Thursday at 9:20 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Divine Mercy Parish, 605-10th  Street, Beaver Falls, with Fr. James Farnan as celebrant.

Entombment will follow in the Beaver Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Divine Mercy Academy, 609-10th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or to the Beaver County Cancer & Heart Association, Beaver Valley Professional Building, 3582 Brodhead Road, Suite 201, Monaca, PA 15061-2523.