Winifred C. “Winnie” DeLaura Winifred C. “Winnie” DeLaura, 99, of Canonsburg, formerly of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
She was born August 13, 1923, in Niagara Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Valentine F. and Mary (Dowd) Coleman and early in childhood was adopted into the loving Smucker family.
Winnie was an active member for over 25 years at Church of the Assumption. She was devoted to her faith, served the church in many capacities and attended church every day.
She was the beloved wife for 56 years to the late John Vincent DeLaura; loving mother of John DeLaura of Canonsburg, PA and the late Linda DeLaura; cherished sister of the late Margaret Dow; and lifelong and dear friend of Marge Kausch; also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday April 11 at 11AM at Church of the Assumption, Fairport.
In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing may consider a donation to Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong.