Rachael E. McLaughlin

McLAUGHLIN, Rachael Elaine, age 80, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Rachael was born on October 31, 1942 in Greenville, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late George and Geraldine Kane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear sister, Vivian Byron. Rachael graduated from Mount Vernon Academy and later in life earned an associate degree from Sinclair Community College. She retired from Lindemann Physical Therapy in Dayton, where she was a physical therapy assistant.

During her life, Rachael was a loving mother, sister, wife, and gramma. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Rachael loved 70s and 80s country music, Victorian era inspired decor, lilacs, roosters, horses, reading Beverly Lewis fiction, Chanel No. 5, the color green, and all things beautiful.

Rachael is survived by her two daughters, Anne (Hanson) Santana & husband Hector, and Susan (Hanson) Huskey & husband John; three grandchildren Chad Duhamel, Jack & Lainee Huskey; great grandchild Kylie Duhamel; her sister Mary Murphy; and by her extended family, including step-daughter Terre Hanson Burkhart, good friends, and wonderful long-time caregiver Amy Doran.

The family will be receiving friends and family from 12:30 p.m. Thursday Feb. 16, 2023 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia, with funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Dave Hutman, officiating. The burial will follow at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia. Condolences can be shared at www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com.