Jean Lauro
1934 - 2025
Jean Faye Lauro, 91, of Wheelersburg, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at SOMC Hospice. She was born May 19, 1934 in Athens, Ohio, daughter of the late William “Wayne” and Faye (Dartt) Wingett and was a Massage Therapist.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Jeff) Cottle, Jennie (Leroy) Kegley; four grandchildren, April (Billy) Slone, Laura (Nate) Henson, Lacey (Jonathan) Robless, Lindsay (Thomas) McKinney; ten great grandchildren, and one great great grandson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son in infancy, William Francis Lauro, and two brothers, Dave Wingett and Tom Wingett and a special friend of 31 years Homer Liston.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.
A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. A private burial will be held Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.harrison-pyles.com.
Condolences
Hinny
R.IP! Prayers to Leroy!
Dana Sims and Family
Jean was our neighbor for years and was always a genuinely wonderful person to be around. She always had a smile or a kind word. Even at her age, she was always overflowing with life. I will always remember her fondly as a fiercely independent and strong woman who reminded the newer generation of harder times, encouraging us to live life to the fullest. She would reminisce about life on the farm and share her experiences and wisdom. I always looked forward to seeing her. She was everything right with this area and her generation, and we lost such a bright light in the world with her passing. My deepest condolences to Jennie and the rest of the family. Jean was so proud of each and every one of you and spoke of you all very often. There were so many times that she shared with me how fortunate she felt that she had you all as her family. Her love and pride for you was obvious and inspiring.
Leila Tate
I'm met Jean's not long after we moved to Wheelersburg in 1976. She was on her roof stoning her chimney. Several years later she helped my son Jonathan with his Lets Explore the Out of Doors 4H Project. She was always ready to help others. I will miss my friend.
Mary Jo Pfleger
Linda, I'm so sorry. Praying for God to comfort you...it's hard.
Jerry Jenkins
Condolences to the family on this monumental lose. Love you forever Jean and may "flights of angles sing thee to thy rest."
John Shewbrooks
Linda, Jennie, April, Laura, and families, sorry for your loss.