She would find through conversation their similarities and connectedness. She had the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone, anytime and anywhere. In her later years even when she was no longer able to cook she would swap recipes with her family. When she showed up for a gathering she prepared and brought enough food to feed an army. Her hospitality to others was extended through her love of cooking and baking. If there was music and a dance floor, and sometimes no dance floor, she would be seen dancing as if no one was watching. Their generosity and value of faith and education continues to live on through their children and each new generation.Īlthough she did not have many friends when she was young she developed a spirit of hospitality, celebration and joy. They sacrificed much and worked hard so that their children could attend private schools and college. Her and Raymond stressed the importance of faith and education to their children. ![]() Matthew (Mimi), Robert (Thomas), Richard and Randy) She continued to develop her talents though and was known for her cake decorating, candy making and many crafts. Laura did not pursue a formal education after graduating from high school but would instead remain a homemaker and caregiver of 6 children (Karen (Robert), Raymond (Patricia), R. Often their visits would include pilgrimages to religious sites. They would travel domestically and internationally. Their trip to Hawaii would set in motion a love of traveling. The first time they went somewhere alone was for their 25th wedding anniversary. Gambling brought her joy and Raymond during the weeks leading up to his death arranged a trip to a casino so that he could “see her happy one more time.” They spent vacations doing things with their children. He would show this in a number of ways including always have the newest car, building a ranch house when her legs would not allow her to climb stairs too much, taking her gambling and many other signs of his affection. They would eventually move to Middleburg Heights and lived in two locations there. Their early life was lived in the former St. They subsequently married in September of 1953. His persistence at gaining her attention and affection eventually resulted in their courtship. She was pursued by Raymond Plona who she initially had no interest in dating. This was not to be her calling as God had another plan in mind. She initially intended to become a missionary nun and explored joining an order in New Jersey. She continued to work to help support her family and pay for her education. Peters elementary school and high school. Her family eventually ended up in Cleveland where she would attend St. The frequency of changing residences and cities did not allow her to develop friendships.Īlthough she could have been angry and bitter about her life situations and all the things she did not have or would enjoy she instead developed a life of gratitude, a generous heart, a joyful spirit and a fierce independence. She learned at an early age to take care of herself in order for her mother to be able to work and provide for her family. For a period of time she lived with her grandparents in the town of Jefferson, PA a short walk from the town of her birth.Īt a young age she began to work in order to help her mother and brother. ![]() Her mother, brother and her moved many times and lived in simple housing under less than ideal conditions. ![]() Much of her early life was filled with hardships and challenges. Her parents separated when she was young. She did not have an official birth certificate but instead had a hand written note from the physician that delivered her. Laura was born to Reynolds and Irene Adams (nee Miller) in Mather, PA, a small coal mining town, on August 5, 1933. She passed away on Jat the age of 88 after a full and loving life. LAURA MARY PLONA (nee Adams) was a loving wife, mother of 6, grandmother to 8, great grandmother to 13, sister of Donald (deceased), aunt and friend to many.
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