Mary Beth Lauer's Obituary
Mary Beth (Briggs) Lauer, 83, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:45 am at St. Luke Lutheran Home for the Aging in North Canton, Ohio.
Born on August 17, 1941 in Sebring, Ohio to Bertrand and Nellie M. (Earp) Briggs, she lived in Alliance for most of her life.
She was a 1959 graduate of Sebring McKinley High School and was involved in alumni gatherings & reunions.
She was a member of V.F.W. Post 1036, Ladies Auxiliary, Roma Society.
Mary was an avid golfer and bocci player.
Survivors include two sons, Gregory S. (Denise) Craig of Saint Petersburg, FL and Eric C. (Nancy) Craig of Glendale, CA; two grandchildren, Ian Craig, Samuel Craig; three step-sons, Steven D. Lauer of Alliance, Gregory S. Lauer of Atlanta, GA and Jefferey D. Lauer of Alliance; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death her husband, David L. Lauer, who passed away on June 26, 1989; her sister, Lynn Branfield; her parents; her life partner, Richard Eberly; and her sister, Bonnie Stroia, who passed away shortly after Mary Beth.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital, www.st.jude.org .
A Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30 am at Grandview Cemetery in Sebring and then immediately continuing at the Aeonian Brewing Company in Alliance.
You are invited to view Mary's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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