Laura Jean Krajzel – Fayette City
Obituaries
February 6, 2024

Laura Jean Krajzel – Fayette City

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Laura Jean Krajzel, 27, of Fayette City, died suddenly on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Carroll Township on July 14, 1996, she was the daughter of Shaune and Aggie Chalfant Krajzel. Laura was employed as a sterilization technician for St. Clair Hospital, and she was a member of the First Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her partner, Blake McDonald; a brother, Tyler Krajzel; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Nichole Krajzel and Ashley and Keith Mattox; nephew and niece, Connor James and Alviya Renee Mattox; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and her beloved dog, Turbo. Friends will be received from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen. Online condolences can be left at www.billicksfuneralhome.com.

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