Bonnie L. Laughlin Lechner, 95, of Johnsonburg, and formerly of St. Marys, PA past away late Thursday night, May 16, 2024, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Bonnie was born in Medix Run, a daughter to the late William and Linnie Irwin Laughlin. On July 1, 1950, in St. Marys, she married Leo W. Lechner. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1978. 

A resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home for the past 9 years, Bonnie had lived in Johnsonburg for 20 years and St. Marys for many years. She was a member of Shiloh Evangelical Presbyterian Church in St. Marys, she had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and had been the past Chief Steward of the Union at Pure Carbon Co.

Bonnie had retired from Pure Carbon after over 35 years of service.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Debra Pratt, her grandson Jason Pratt and her granddaughter Carmellia Pratt all of Johnsonburg. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Bonnie is predeceased by brothers William, Stanley, Elwood, Raymond and Lloyd Laughlin and a son-in-law William R. Pratt, Jr. 

Private funeral services for Bonnie L. Laughlin Lechner will be conducted at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. 

Interment will be St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA.

If desired, memorial contributions in her honor should be made to Shiloh Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 217 Washinton St., St. Marys, PA 15857.