Irene M. Laukitis, 90, of DuBois died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at her home.
Born Nov. 10, 1926 in Soldier, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Povalitis) Jenitis.
On May 3, 1947, she married Ralph E. Laukitis. He survives. They were married for 70 years.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. First and foremost, she loved being with her family, and she also enjoyed visiting Washington, D.C. and gardening.
She is survived by four children, Karen Doane and her husband, James of Lancaster, Daniel Laukitis and his wife, Cindy of Salem, Pa., Kenneth Laukitis and Brenda of Westville, Pa., and Michael Laukitis and his wife, Tammy of Ruckersville, Va.; one brother, Victor Jenitis of Florida; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Harris; three sisters, Jenny Sandy, Alice Volkosky and Mary Kearns; two brothers, Joseph and John Jenitis; and two infant siblings.
There will be no public visitation A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be placed with Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.
Online condolences may be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.