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Laurie A. Belsterling

July 11, 1966 - March 10, 2024

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Obituary For Laurie A. Belsterling

At age 57, of Overbrook, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Ralph and is survived by her loving mother JoAnne (Roalman) and siblings Ralph (Nancy), Suzanne, Mary Miller, and David (Cheryl). Laurie was a special aunt to Christopher (Brittany), James (Becki), Stephen (Carly), Matthew (Jessica), Brian (Sarah) and Alyssa (Zach). Great-aunt to Penelope, Beau, Amelia, Aston, Jack, Owen, Caleb, Harmony, Quinn, Reese, and Annabel. She is also survived by her loving aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

Born with Down Syndrome, Laurie attended St. Peter's Child Development Center and St. Anthony's School for Exceptional Children. She enjoyed dancing, ceramics, sports, Special Olympics, and summers at Geneva-On-The-Lake. She worked many years at Goodwill and enjoyed interacting with co-workers and friends. Laurie loved everyone and touched many hearts! We will miss her smile, enthusiasm, and unconditional love, but forever cherish our time with her as a special gift from God.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul of the Cross Parish, St. Anne Church, Castle Shannon at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to St. Anthony School Programs (https://stanthonykids.org/) and Special Olympics PA (https://specialolympicspa.org/).

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  • March 20, 2024

    Lynn Brown

    I am so sorry to hear of Laurie's passing. I remember fer fondly when we were much younger and our families would meet up each year at the Holiday Inn in Ligonier for the DLCo family picnic at Idlewild. I always looked forward to seeing Laurie and swimming with her at the Holiday Inn pool. She was such a sweet person and was always smiling. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Lynn Shinko Brown

  • March 17, 2024

    Marilyn Schuler

    Our deepest sympathy to the Belsterling family on the loss of dear Laurie. She and my sister, Amy went to St. Anthony's and also participated in Special Olympics. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time...Laurie was a special, kind, sweet young lady...and our prayers are that "may God hold her in the palm of his hand"... Amy Rollin and Marilyn (Rollin) Schuler

  • March 17, 2024

    Chris Rubal

    Dear Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of Laurie. She was always a welcome visitor anytime we would visit Donna and Ned orDoris and Wayne. She would tell us her funny stories and then be on her way. "Time to go "she would say, and off she went. Donna would say "That's Laurie". Chris and Bob Rubal and Family

  • March 16, 2024

    Kay Falkenhan

    I enjoyed Laurie's company at Bronder's Ceramics. Her sweet smile lit up the room and her gentle spirit was a gift to all. My sincere sympathy. Kay Falkenhan

  • March 14, 2024

    Kathie & Jim Hegedus

    Laurie was a gift from God. We will miss that smile at lunch. She is now resting with the Lord. Prayers for Laurie and her family. We will miss you Laurie.

  • March 14, 2024

    Cheryl Popey Longstreet

    So sorry for your loss. Laurie was always such a ray of sunshine.

  • March 14, 2024

    Terri McKelvey Jagielski

    Joanne, Sue, Mary, Ralph, David and families, such a sweet soul! Always a huge hello, hug and asking about family members. God blesses us with special children to teach us to live a good life. Laurie certainly showed us how to be kind and loving! God bless all of you during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Terri McKelvey Jagielski and family

  • March 14, 2024

    Pamela Murphy-Egan

    May God Rest Her Soul...and may your Laurie's soul shine bright in Heaven above, as God made her an angel. I am so sorry for your loss, my sympathy and prayers for the entire Belsterling family. With my deepest sympathy, Pamela Murphy-Egan

  • March 13, 2024

    Angie Cortese

    Our deepest sympathy. Laurie was such a sweet girl, we will never forget, she was always so happy. May she rest in peace. With Love, The Cortese Family

  • March 13, 2024

    Angie Cortese

    My deepest sympathy. Laurie was a sweet girl. We will never forget her, she was always so happy. May she rest in peace. With love, The Cortese Family

  • March 13, 2024

    Rick Kozlowski

    I am so sorry for your loss of a special person in your lives. Keep her memories close to your hearts; they never go away. - Rick Kozlowski

  • March 13, 2024

    Vicki Linn

    You're in our thoughts and prayers. She was such a sweet person. Always smiling. She will be missed. Love Vicki Rich Tim Jessi Amanda Leslie Sloane Linn

  • March 13, 2024

    Dave Ryan

    My deepest sympathies to the entire Belsterling family

  • March 13, 2024

    Meredith Gemma

    We always looked forward to the arrival of summer because with it came Laurie to Geneva on the Lake. She forever touched our lives and will always be remembered for her gentle spirit and hugs. With love, The Gemma Family

  • March 13, 2024

    Arlene Parker

    Our deepest sympathy to all the family.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Laurie was truly an angel Gods gift,She will be re-united with her daddy, May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time, God bless love you Arlene Parker and family

  • March 12, 2024

    Barbara and John Wooden

    Joanne, Suzanne, Mary, Ralph, and David, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Lori was special, the most sweetest smile and warm and loving. I will never forget the warmth and the compassion you could just see all over her. What a beautiful child love Barb and John Wooden.

  • March 12, 2024

    Patty Busch

    So sad to hear of Laurie's passing . The first time we met Laurie wax the first day we moved into our house on Ivyglen . March 26 1993 . She walked right in and was very comfortable doing so. We didn't know Laurie at the time but she made many visits after that . What a beautiful family . Rest In Peace Laurie 💗

  • March 12, 2024

    Mimi Cohen

    We loved her so. What a beautiful and special person she was. She brought joy to all she met. God bless her. Love to Aunt Joann and all our cousins. Mimi Cohen and family.