Laura Lee Schmukler (O'Rear), 90
DOVER - Laura Lee Schmukler (O'Rear) passed away Sunday March 7, 2021. Laura was born November 29, 1930 in Idabel, Okla. as the 11th of 12 children of (Ida and James O'Rear) (deceased).
She graduated from High School in Idabel and taught at Cesar Rodney School District (Arnold Elementary) for 36 years. She was also a member of OES and enjoying traveling with her late husband.
Laura was married to Jay Schmukler (deceased) for 61 years. Together they had two daughters, Sandra Cahoon (Schmukler) (Dalton Cahoon) and Anne Donahue (Rick Donahue). Grandparent of Jason Greenholt (deceased), Kathryn Kane (Greenholt) (Erin Kane), Richard Donahue (Rebecca Donahue) and Matt Donahue (Julie Donahue). Great-Grandmother of Landen Donahue, Hayley Donahue, Georgia Donahue and Summer Donahue. She was predeceased by her sisters, Pauline O'Rear, Berline Bunn (O'Rear), Cecile Ferguson (O'Rear), Lavern O'Rear, and Imogene O'Rear; brothers, James O'Rear, Earl O'Rear, Paul O'Rear, Llyod O'Rear, William O'Rear, and Basil O'Rear.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation services Thursday March 11, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Trader's Funeral Home, 12 Lotus St., Dover, DE 19901. Burial will be held Friday, March 12, 2021 at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.
In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to The Alzheimer's Association.
In consideration of protecting the family and friends health, public health guidelines enacted for the prevention of the spread of covid-19 virus, limitations on gatherings, physical distancing, use of hand sanitation and masks are in place.
Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com