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Larry Martin Lauffer, 67, of Ruffsdale, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after being life flighted there on Sept. 29, from Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born May 28, 1941, in Armbrust. Larry is survived by many who enjoyed sharing his life with him, his loving and caring wife of 45 years, Jane Louise Kreinbrook Lauffer, whom he met while in college; their sons who cared deeply about their father, Jeffrey David Lauffer, of Everson, and Brian Larry Lauffer, of Fairmont, W.Va.; his granddaughter, whom he adored and enjoyed watching her participate in many activities, Samantha Jane Lauffer, of Mt. Pleasant. Also surviving are Larry's mother, Mary Elizabeth Lauffer, of Greensburg; his sisters, Carol Bishop and her husband, James, of Greensburg, Barbara Harkins and her husband, James, of Gibsonia, and Lois Harbison and her husband, David, of Greensburg; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carole and Wayne Malone, of Ruffsdale; father-in-law, Randall Kreinbrook, of Mt. Pleasant. Nieces and nephews who survive are Jonathan and Michelle Criswell (Gabriela), Jeremy Criswell, Jordan Bishop, Julianne Bishop, Sarah Brager, Daniel Brager, Eric Harbison, Brett Harbison, Robert and Crystal Malone (Kayla and Randy), Dr. Susan Malone and her husband, Peter Carnochan (Sienna, Scarlett and Spencer) and Mark Malone; Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Elma Lauffer, of West Newton, and Aunt Eleanor Williams, of Greensburg, also survive him. Larry was predeceased by his father, Wilbur Francis Lauffer, in 1996; his mother, Gladys Ahlborn Lauffer, in 1945; his mother-in-law, Ruth Harrer Kreinbrook, in 1993; aunts, Marjeanne Carey, in 1996, and Hester Munden, 1997; and aunt and uncle, Ruth and Robert Munden. Larry was a 45-year member of the United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant, where he had been a communion steward for 10 years, an usher, assistant financial secretary and helped to count the offering. Larry graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1959. He played lead trumpet in the band and won an award for musical ability at Duquesne University. In the Science Fair at Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, he earned first place in the engineering category. Larry graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science degree in industrial arts in 1963 and a master's of science in education degree in 1981. His post graduate studies (ABD) were done at the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University and West Virginia University. His teaching career began at Northern Area School District and Churchill Area School District. For 18 years, he taught in the Southmoreland School District. While renovations were taking place, the portable building in which he taught was dubbed "Lauffer Hall," where a formal reception was held during Open House. For 23 years, he taught at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, W.Va., where he was a professor and program coordinator for the graphic communications program, retiring in 2006. He was a technical editor for the John Wiley & Sons Inc. Book Company. Memberships include Epsilon Pi Tau (technology honorary) at California University of Pennsylvania (Psi), where he was honored with a Laureate award and Fairmont State University (Alpha Upsilon), Phi Delta Kappa (education honorary), Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, Printing Industries of America, Sigma Tau Gamma (Beta Iota) and Hecla Sportsmen's Club. Formerly, Larry served as the Westmoreland emergency coordinator for amateur radio operators (WA3YIR) and was integral to successful emergency operators during the Johnstown Flood of 1977. He was an entrepreneur with several successful small businesses linked to his computer and ham radio interests. A true Mr. Fix-It-All, Larry was known to be able to fix or build just about anything. He was always ahead of the technological curve, running his own electronic BBS before anyone had heard of the internet. He had an amazing Pez and vintage computer collection. For 26 years, Larry served with his wife as co-owner of Little Learner Preschool LLC, New Stanton, which he named. Visiting with family and friends will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL SERVICE INC., 730 W. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. For those wishing to do so, donations to a Larry Lauffer memorial scholarship trust fund may be sent to The Larry M. Lauffer Memorial Scholarship Fund, 742 State Route 31, Ruffsdale, PA 15679. To view online obituary, sign guest registry, or send condolences, please visit www.saloomfuneralservice.com. Richard Rega, funeral director

Clement Henry Lausberg, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at his home in Portland, Or, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle against brain cancer. Clem was 67 years old. He was born June 7, 1941, in Emporium, the son of loving parents and longtime Greensburg residents, Clement H. Lausberg and Frances "Pat" Lausberg, both deceased. Clem visited his family and his longtime friends in Greenburg frequently over the years. Clem is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his two sons, McKean and Eric; and Mary's daughter, Beth, and son, Mark. Clem is also survived by sisters, Barbara (Lausberg) Martin, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Mary (Lausberg) Strayer, of Ligonier; and nieces, Elisa and Bouvier. He graduated from Greensburg Salem High School in 1959, and then went on to Grove City College where he graduated with a degree in history in 1963. After receiving a Ph.D. in education finance from Florida State University in 1972, he worked tirelessly as an educational and political advocate to better the lives of those less fortunate. As both a dedicated community college professor and close associate of Sen. Bob Graham of Florida, Clem was dedicated to making the world a better place through hard work, education and civic involvement. In 1974, Clem moved to Portland, and married his first wife, Cindy Banzer, with whom he had two sons, McKean and Eric Banzer-Lausberg. In 1992, he met the love of his life, Mary Carmen, and they were married in 1994 and created a loving, blended family with Clem's sons, McKean and Eric, and Mary's children, Beth and Mark Traxler. Like a match made in heaven, Mary and Clem took on life with a rare vigor and deep sense of family. Over the years, Clem developed a fondness for poetry and was never shy to share his most recent rhyme with friends and family. Clem's professional life in Portland was in education finance. He worked at Beaverton School District until 1990, and then worked with the Forest Grove School District until 1996, when he started his own consulting business. He also taught administrative business courses at Portland State University and Lewis & Clark College as an adjunct professor. Clem's lasting legacy is the development of a new methodology for teaching educational reform to administrators through budgeting strategies in an effort to improve the state's education system. This course will be taught in his honor this spring of 2009. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Kaiser Permanente Hospice program for all their wonderful care during Clem's illness.

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Carolyn M. Little, 42, of 202 N. Lincold Ave., Greensburg, died Wednesday, Feb 23, 1983, in the Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Dec 28, 1940, in Greensburg, a daughter of George E. Little Sr. of Greensburg and the late Maxine Homan Little. She was a member of the Church of the Brethern, Greensburg, and was a former nurses aide at St. Anne Home, greensburg. In addition to her father, she is survived by a sister, Susan E. Little of Greensburg; three brothers, George E. Little, Jr., and William A. Little, both f Greensburg, and Brian Little of Florida and a number of nieces and nephews.

Janet L. (Long) Eckenroth, 66, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Lancaster Regional Medical Center. Born in Greensburg, she was the daughter of the late Lester O. and Ruth (Wengert) Long. Janet was married to James A. Eckenroth on Feb. 19, 1966. Mrs. Eckenroth was a graduate of Clarion University and taught school at Greensburg Salem Junior High and was a substitute teacher at various schools in the Lancaster area. She was president of the Manheim Township Women's Club, leader for the Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council and taught CCD for St. John Neumann Church. Janet enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading cook books, collecting owls and visiting her grandsons. Surviving are her husband, Jim; two daughters, Donna Jeanne Eckenroth, of Lancaster, and Mary Chris married to Chad D. Enck, of Manheim; and three grandchildren, Dillan, Nathan and Caleb Enck. Janet was preceeded in death by an infant daughter, Anna Elizabeth Eckenroth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Lebanon. Memorial contributions may be made in Janet's memory to St. John Neumann Church, 601 East Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Arrangements by the CHARLES F. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL INC., Lititz, 717-560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.