Laura Chunkala Hackney

Laura Hackney, 95, of McClellandtown, PA passed away on January 22, 2023 at home.

She was born on Friday, May 13, 1927 in Monessen, PA, daughter of the late Mary and John Chunkala. She was the youngest of 12 children.

Laura attended Monessen High School and was employed by Hagan Ice Cream for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Marlin “Bud” Hackney; grandchildren: Laura Hackney and Marlin “Jay” Hackney, Jr.; brothers and sisters: Helen, Walter, Stella, Mack, Josephine, Nellie, Kuzimer, Sofie, Joseph, Mary Jane and Edward. Laura was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by her sons, whom she loved dearly: Joseph and wife Regina, Marlin, “Jay” and David and wife Patty; grandchildren, that adored her; Carla Fabac, Joseph Hackney, Jr., Marlene Ansel, Tracey Hackney, Lori Jo Hackney Ruth, Rebecca Churby and Robin Hackney; great grandchildren: Arlene Hackney, Luke and Marissa Fabac, Joseph, III and Alyssa Hackney, David and Jacob Ansel, Mason Gibson, Cheyenne Ruth, Laken Hackney, Paige and Anthony Battista and Grant Foy; great, great granddaughter: Jocelyn Jurzcak and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 4 until 7 p.m. and Thursday, 11 a.m. Blessing Service in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Marlon Pates officiating. Interment follows at McClellandtown Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Church Hill Cemetery), McClellandtown, PA.