Francis J. (Frank) Laughlin

Francis J. Laughlin

Beaver – Francis J. Laughlin , 96, of Brighton Township, died at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA on April 10, 2026 in the presence of his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara (Craft) Laughlin.

Born on April 16, 1929 in Piedmont, WV, Frank was the son of Joseph T. and Ann (Miller) Laughlin. He was a 1947 graduate of St. Peter’s High School in Westernport, MD and a Korean War veteran serving with the U.S. Army Engineers from 1948-1952.

Frank moved to Beaver shortly after where he later met and then married Barbara in 1962. He was a supportive and generous father to James F. Laughlin (Bryanne Tyler) of Bowling Green, OH and Catherine A. Lienhard (Kevin) of Allentown, PA. He enjoyed watching his five grandchildren grow into adulthood and will be missed by Emily, Melanie, and Noah Laughlin as well as Matthew and Abigail Lienhard.

While Frank was a talented baseball catcher in his earlier days, he chose to provide for himself and his family with his equally impressive skills as a Master Craftsman at St. Joe Lead Co in Monaca, PA and then at Ohio Edison (First Energy) in Shippingport, PA, retiring as Welding Certification Administrator and Maintenance Coordinator.

In his free time, he took meticulous care of his home, yard, and cars. He enjoyed golfing with Barbara and his various golf groups and then when no longer able to amble on fairways and greens he spent his days assembling 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles. He was a faithful member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Beaver, PA and served for a long time as an usher.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Charles J. and Joseph T. Laughlin; and his stepfather, Joseph Fradiska; and his beloved dog, Sandy.

Friends will be received on Tuesday April 14, 2026 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 10am at Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009.

Interment and Full Military Rites to follow at Beaver Cemetery.

The family would like to give special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice House and all the medical professionals who provided care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001; Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish 200 Third St, Beaver, PA 15009; or Good Samaritan Hospice House c/o Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation, 134 Marwood Rd, Cabot, PA 16023 (give.ConcordiaLM.org).