Laura L. Straub (née Sabolo), 101, life-long resident of Morgantown, passed away in her sleep on Dec. 9, 2020. The daughter of Peter and Angela Sabolo, Laura was born Aug. 2, 1919 and grew up in the Seneca neighborhood. She graduated from Morgantown High School and, during World War II, worked at Morgantown Ordinance Works. In September 1945, Laura married Theodore J. “Ted” Straub, upon his return from the war.
Laura was a member of St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church and later St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. She was a member of The Catholic Daughters of The Americas, Court #594, and of the Serra Club of Morgantown. Actively involved in the lives of her three sons, she served as Cub Scout den mother, and later a volunteer leader of the Willowdale 4-Club in Morgantown. She was a lifetime member of the West Virginia 4-H All Stars.
Laura volunteered at University Hospital and was a lifetime member of Friends of University Hospitals. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Church Choir.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Ted; her two sisters, Margaret Valentine and Helen Jo Hindman; two brothers, Robert J. “Bob” Sabolo and Raymond J. Sabolo; and daughter-in-law, Dolly Straub (wife of William M. Straub).
She is survived by three sons: John and wife Karol, of Vienna, Va., Robert T. “Bob” Straub, of Hammonton, N.J., and William M. “Bill” Straub, of Morgantown; nieces and nephews; two grandsons, Paul Straub and Mark Straub; and two great-grandchildren.
Following a private family viewing, there will be a public Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Roman Catholic, 3334B University Avenue, Star City at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, for Father John McDonough as celebrant. Interment will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover. Although guests are invited to come visit, it is required, per the Governor and CDC pandemic guidelines, that all visitors wear face masks and practice social distancing.
Those who wish to communicate with her sons may do so by sending emails to John at john.Straub1@gmail.com; Bob at R.Straub1@verizon.net; and Bill at wmstr250@gmail.com.
Donations in Laura Straub’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Fund for the Poor, c/o St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3334B Universirty Ave., Star City, WV 26505 or the American Cancer Society, 122 S. High St., Morgantown, WV 26501 or a local charity of your choice.
Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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