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Laura Mae King, 95

March 07, 2019

Laura Mae King, 95, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Mennonite Retirement Home. Originally from Wellsboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Edna (Davis) Lush. Laura Mae was the loving wife of the late Paul E. King with whom she shared 53 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2003.

After high school, Laura Mae attended Indiana University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education. She taught school originally in Bath, NY, and later moved to Horseheads, NY, where she taught at the Horseheads Elementary School, and from where she retired after many years of service. She moved to Lancaster in 2001, where she was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church.

Laura Mae is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Gehringer and her husband Dennis, of Lancaster, and a son, William King and his wife Lisa, of Skaneateles, NY. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Marisa Jones and her husband Matt, Jessica DiPonzio and her husband Matt, Tim King, Brian King and Andrew King; and great-grandchildren, Maddie Jones, Alex Jones, Harvey Austin, Penny Jones, Alaina King, Alyssa Hutchison and Aiden King. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Frank Lush.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service which will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in the Chapel at Eagle Commons at Woodcrest Villa, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17601, where the family will receive guests beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment in Highland Presbyterian Memorial Garden will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Laura Mae’s memory may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 East Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601.

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Condolences to the Family

March 18, 2019

We just learned of Laura Mae’s passing today in the Elmira paper. We send our love and sympathy to all of the King family. Over the years our Lush family gatherings and traditions meant a lot to her and all of us. Jean and Henry Lush

March 16, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to all of our family at this difficult time. Please know that we will keep Laura Mae in prayer. Her loving nature and genuine care and concern for us will be remembered.
Karl and I will always pleasantly recall our many times together with our Mom and Dad and your family in Bath as youngsters. Particularly enjoyed our summer visits with Uncle Paul, Aunt Laura Mae, Marilyn and Bill, as we all enjoyed some special vacation time.
Aunt Laura Mae’s many good deeds and enduring kindness will always be treasured.

March 15, 2019

Bill, Marilyn, and families – Our deepest condolences for your loss. We’re all thinking of you.
Wes, Amy, Lucas, and Caleb Smith

March 14, 2019

Laura Mae King was a 5th grade teacher at Ridge Road Elementary School in Horseheads, New York. I was the supervising principal with a staff of 28 teachers. She was indeed one of the BEST. The knowledge and love she had for her students was evident by the respect and love they had for her. She was a role model for her colleagues and will be remembered for her positive attitude, love of teaching and gentle demeanor. I thank her for the many years she served at Ridge Road Elementary School and the community.
Thomas D. Butterfield

March 14, 2019

I had the best time visiting your lovely Mother, Laura. She and I would talk about where she was and we both agreed she was there with me, and that was a good thing. Then we would laugh. She would say she was visiting from NY and I would tell her how happy I was she came to vist. I would say she should stay a while and she would agree. Then we would laugh and just enjoy being together. What a beaiutiful lady. I will miss her. Joanne Ellis, a Woodcrest Home resident who visits friends.

March 13, 2019

What a pleasure to have taught with Laura Mae at Ridge Road Elementary School in Horseheads New York. Laura was always the lady amongst us. She always had her students’ best interest at heart. We appreciated all the help she offered to us, the new teachers. You never heard her complain, much less gossip about others. She had a wonderful personality, and we feel blessed to have known a gracious lady. Our sympathies and prayers to you all.
Gary and Nancy Miller

March 13, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. King was my 5th grade teacher at Ridge Road Elementary in Horseheads, NY. She was the very best teacher a child could ever have. Her heart was so huge and overflowing with love and sincere interest in having each child love to learn. She visited me in the hospital and at home to help me keep up while I was out for an illness. Words can’t describe how special she was to me. 🙏🙏🙏

Visitation: Sunday, March 17, 2019; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Chapel at Eagle Commons at Woodcrest Villa; 2001 Harrisburg Pike; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Sunday, March 17, 2019; 3:00 PM; Chapel at Eagle Commons at Woodcrest Villa; 2001 Harrisburg Pike; Lancaster, PA
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