Laura L. Payne Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 4, 2025, at the age of 80, Laura L. Payne of Latrobe, Pennsylvania passed away. 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 L. Payne to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Tranquilla and Jean Tranquilla (Johnstone); her husband Howard L. Payne Jr.; and her siblings, Robert J. Tranquilla and Dolores Banner.
She is survived by: her children, Pam Mickinak (Rob) of Latrobe, Cindy Porterfield (Gene) of Greensburg, Howard Payne of Latrobe, Greg Payne (Beth) of Latrobe and Bruce Payne of Latrobe; her grandchildren, Marlana Mickinak, Amanda Mickinak, Rob Mickinak, Abbey Williams, Camdon Porterfield (Deanna), Heather Brinker, Eric Payne (Paige), Caleb Payne, Nick Nelson (Chelsea) and Nikayla Yasurek (Jeff); her great grandchildren, Charli, Benjamin, Octavia and Torvi; her sisters, Paulette Tranquilla of Latrobe and Patricia "Midge" Stein of Derry; and her sister-in-law Kathy Payne of Derry. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lopatich-Brinker Funeral Home (601 Weldon St, Latrobe, PA 15650). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (331 Weldon St, Latrobe, PA 15650).
