Laura Pockett Obituary

Laura L. Pockett

Laura L. Pockett, 84, of Arcadia, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.

She was born August 17, 1940, at her home in Bowling Green, Ohio, the second of three daughters to the late Peter Harrison "Harry" and Dorothy M. (Sheperd) Osborn.

After graduating from Bowling Green High School in1958, Laura attended school and earned a manager's license from Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture. Upon her graduation in 1959 she became the owner and operator of a beauty salon named Laura Lee Beauty Salon in Bowling Green. Being a business owner at 19 years of age was one of the proudest moments; another is the fact that her two daughters and two granddaughters have followed in her footsteps.

Laura married Roger Miller in 1962, they later divorced, and she returned to the workforce, where she was the first female line supervisor at Atlas Crankshaft in Fostoria. When the employment situation began to soften in 1980, employment at Atlas was reduced, and she started working at Modine Manufacturing in Pemberville, where she was an assembler, welder, and spray painter. She also served the local union as president and other offices. She retired from Modine in 2002. Laura married Dale Pockett in 2006, and they divorced in 2017.

Laura enjoyed traveling, especially visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. She also enjoyed the fall colors in the New England states, whale/seal watching off the coast of Cape Cod, and a train trip through the lower portion of Canada. She also went on several cruises that allowed her to visit other countries.

Laura is survived by her children, Bruce E. (Theresa) Miller, Bradner, Pamela J. (Robert) Miller Grine, Arcadia, Karen S. (Thomas) Miller Moses, Arcadia, and Max A. (Annette) Miller, Elida; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Linda S. Osborn Turner of Bowling Green, and Lola, a five-pound maltipoo that gave her many happy times and made her smile every day.

She is also preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie A. Vanek; and a nephew, Jeffrey H. Lane.

Per Laura's request, there will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements are being handled by MANN-HARE-HOENING FUNERAL HOME, 407 N. Countyline Street, Fostoria, Ohio 44830.

Memorial contribu-tions are suggested to Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 265, Arcadia, Ohio 44804.

Online expressions of sympathy and shared memories may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com