HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Mary R. Lautner
Born: April 23, 1907, in Macado, Pa.
Parents: One of nine children born to Charles and May Hoffer. A sister, Irene Galambossy, is still living.
Address: Resides at Meridian Arms Living Center, 650 S. Meridian Road, in the assisted living center.
Married: Charles Lautner. They lived on Manchester Avenue in Youngstown and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their entire family. He is deceased.
Family: Mitch and Bess Lautner, Chuck and Audrey Lautner and Duke and Betty Lautner; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Employment: She worked in a mill during World War II, and afterward became a full-time homemaker.
Church affiliation: A member of St. Brendan Church.
Activities: Until recently, she took great pride in caring for her yard, doing the pruning and transplanting as needed. She was especially proud of her garden and roses.
Celebrations: She was honored at a family celebration that took place April 21. Residents and staff at the Assisted Living Center will join her for another birthday celebration to be held Monday afternoon with entertainment by Jaclyn Hodas.
Special event: A rose bush will be planted in her honor in the garden of Meridian Arms courtyard by the activity department.