June L. Hodge, 94, a resident of Center Township, passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2026. She leaves a legacy of love for her family and love for her friends. June was a kind and gentle soul. She was a lady. She was born in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, and spent most of her growing up years in downtown Monaca, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Monaca High School. She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monaca. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, E. Ray Hodge, her loving parents, Arthur E. Laughner and Opal Phillips Laughner as well as two devoted brothers, Eugene Laughner and Dale Laughner. She is survived by her sons, David Hodge and Daniel (Lori) Hodge. She was cherished as well by her two granddaughters, Kayla (Tim) Denman and Megan (Tyler) Petti. She took immense pride in her two great granddaughters, Blaykely Denman and Camdyn Denman, she is also survived by her devoted niece, special confidant and travel companion, Peggy Laughner.
Friends will be received at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue in Monaca on Thursday, January 29th from 6-8 p.m., and on Friday, January 30th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service under the direction of the Reverend Beth Wierman will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Monaca on Saturday, January 31st at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at the Beaver Mausoleum, Buffalo Street, Beaver.
If desired, the family invites donations in June’s name to be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Monaca, 1301 Indiana Avenue, Monaca, Pennsylvania 15061.
