Laura J. Cottrell Obituary
We bid farewell to Laura J. Cottrell of Dover, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 25, 2025 at the age of 80. Laura touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laura J. Cottrell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerald D. Ervin and Mary Ervin (Floyd); her grandsons, Brian Scott Cottrell, II, Brandon Williamson and Zack McMann; her great grandchild Aurora James; and her siblings, Danny Neselroad, Chuck Miller, Paul Miller, Jimmy Miller, Bill Ervin, Ronnie Ervin and Ruth Ballard.
She is survived by: her children, Brian Scott Cottrell of New Philadelphia, Dawn Festi of New Philadelphia, Tracy Allison of New Philadelphia, Stephanie Lamberson (Clay) of Berlin Center, OH, Kelly McMann of Kent, OH and Mindy Dixon of Oregon; and her brother William Miller (Debbie) of St. Petersburg.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home (7345 Roswell Rd SW, Sherrodsville, OH 44675). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
