Laura Minerva Fragale, age 80 of Brighton, Colorado passed away on August 10, 2023, following a lengthy illness, at the Colliger Hospice Center, Wheatridge, Colorado.

She was born on July 10, 1943 a daughter of the late Carl and Lena (Verbeck) Beldin of Sterling Run, PA. She married Terry Fragale on August 24, 1979.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Fragale of Brighton, Colorado; a son, Richard Grasser of Kersey, PA; three daughters, Pamela Franklin of Richburg, NY; Patricia See of Todd Creek, Co, and Joanne Pearson, of Emporium, Pa; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Larry, “Tinker” Beldin, Vernon “Joe” Beldin, and Edward “Butch” Beldin along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents; three brothers, Calvin Daugherty; Elmer ”Jr” Beldin and Harry Beldin.

Laura attended Cameron County School District. She  was employed at Sylvania Electric and later at Zippo in Bradford, Pa. Laura was a very good, self taught, interior decorator and antique Upholsterer.

A prayer service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, Emporium, PA on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10 AM. Internment will follow at the Moore Hill Cemetery.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.