Laura Marie Hultz, 67, of Forward Township, died Monday, September 21, 2026 in Jefferson Hospital. She was born February 11, 1959 in New Eagle, a daughter of Julius and Catherina Piskor Necciai.

Laura was a 1977 graduate of Ringgold High School. She later attended California University of Pennsylvania and Community College of Allegheny County where she earned a bachelors degree in nursing. She retired as a visiting nurse with the SPHS Area Agency on Aging.

She was a member of the River Hill Church of Christ since 1984, where she was a past worship leader and could often be found helping in the kitchen.

Laura was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and was very protective of her family. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and animals, especially her dog.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas B. Hultz, with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage on October 20, 2025; two sons, Thomas James (Sharon) Hultz of West Mifflin, Stephen Albert (Heather) Hultz of Forward Township; four grandchildren, Zadie, Stephen, Cyahh, Leah, and one on the way; seventeen nieces and nephews; twenty great nieces and nephews; five siblings, Sandy (Charlie) O'Toole of Massachusetts, Julius "Gig" (Kathy) Necciai of Maryland, Ginger (Guy) Clement Zimmerman of Monongahela, Gus (Brenda) Necciai of Monongahela, David Necciai of Donora; sisters-in-law, Cathy Necciai of Maryland, Stacy (Ed) Phillips of Washington.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Necciai; nephew, Timothy Necciai.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the River Hill Church of Christ, 2105 River Hill Road, Monongahela, with the Rev. Paul Eisaman officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to the Frye Funeral Home, Inc.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38501.