Obituary of Lauretta J. Ambrose

Lauretta J. Ambrose, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday May 16, 2024 at her residence, with her loving husband by her side.  Mrs. Ambrose was born April 3, 1954 in Pittsburgh to the late Harry and Demaris Mckee Hammerle. 

Lauretta was a graduate of Connellsville Area High School class of 1972 and a faithful member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Mt. Pleasant.  She was the office manager for Steve Kemper Roofing Company for several years.  Lauretta enjoyed reading, watching her favorite Pittsburgh Penguins, and her Golden Retrievers and Cocker Spaniels.

Lauretta is survived by her loving family, her husband, Alan Ambrose; her daughter, Michelle Metz; her step-daughter, Lori Lee Champagne (Ray); and her grandson, Jacob Metz.  She is also survived by her siblings, William “Bill” Hammerle, and Gail Bossetti; and by her niece and nephews, Lisa, Dennis, Zachary, and Lucas.

In honoring Lauretta’s wishes, all services will be private for her family.  Interment will be held in Green Ridge Memorial Park.  All arrangements have been entrusted to Galone-Caruso Funeral Home Inc., Mt. Pleasant.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Lauretta J. Ambrose.  To offer an online condolence please visit our website at www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com