Laura N. Arrington

December 7, 1949 - January 2, 2018

Laura Nadine Arrington was born December 7, 1949 in Braddock, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Joseph N. Arrington and Bertha M. Darwin Arrington. "Deanie", as she was affectionately known by, grew up in Whitaker where she was educated in the West Mifflin School System but graduated from the city's Peabody High School. After graduation, she attended both Muskingum and Carlow University. She was employed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board retiring in December 2016, with over 30 years of loyal and dedicated service. Laura was a quit and reserved individual. Family was always first in her life and she was a loyal and devoted friend. In addition to being an avid sports fan she loved dogs, enjoyed reading, collecting cookbooks, preparing gourmet meals and the following poem is a tribute to her father written at the time of his passing. "Atlas" The world regards him without awe, A working man who earns his pay, There is no one to plead his cause. He pleads hos own and makes his way. He holds no fantasies of life, The rich shall sin, the poor atone. The earth upon his shoulders rest. The stood aloof, adept, alone. Laura Nadine Arrington departed this wife on January 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sheila. She is chersished and lovingly remembered by her sister, Melva; brothers: Joseph and Leland; sister-in-law, Patricia Arrington; niece, Tasha Armstead; nephews: Joseph, Stephen, Leland, Jr., and Brian; Great nieces and nephews; a host of cousins and good friends.