Obituary of Laura J. Kimble

Laura J. Kimble, age 89, of Hawley died Wednesday, December 10, at Brighten at Julia Ribaudo, Lake Ariel. Born November 10, 1919, in Hecktown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Rau) Winters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Edwin "Bud" Kimble, in December 2000. She was a Hawley resident for 60 years and a resident of Nazareth, PA, prior to that. A strong supporter of the Hemlock Hollow School, she was a great baker and gardener. Laura loved visits with her family and nature. Her family and friends will miss her very much. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Donald C. & Janice Kimble of Hawley; a son: William E. Kimble of Hawley; a daughter-in-law: Ann Kimble of Tafton; four grandchildren: Samantha, Michael and Glenn Kimble and Nancy Bell; and two great grandchildren: Paige and Alden Bell. She was preceded in death by a son, Calvin; a brother, Joseph; and 4 sisters, Reba, Sally, Betty and Violet. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 11:00 AM at Hawley United Methodist Church, 315 Church St., Hawley, with Rev. Martin L. Cox, Jr., Pastor, officiating. Private cremation will be held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Memorials may be made to Hemlock Hollow School, c/o Stacey Williams, 120 Pennell Rd., Hawley, PA 18428.