Laura Jo (Leitch) O'Donnell

July 13, 1974 - June 19, 2018

Laura Jo (Leitch) O'Donnell, 43, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She was born July 13, 1974 in Albuquerque, NM, the daughter of Richard (Robin) Leitch of Panama City, FL, and the late Karen (McDonald) Thompson. Laura enjoyed listening to music, making crafts and small projects and painting. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was always smiling when she was with them. Being with her son, Owen, was what brought the most joy to her life and was of the utmost importance in her life. Surviving are her husband, Brian; her father and stepmother of Florida; 2 daughters, Shelby (Matthew) Bartley of East Butler and Suellen Leitch of Butler; her son, Owen Leitch of Butler; 3 grandchildren, Zivah and Danica Bartley and Briella Leitch; 3 sisters, Dawn Herrick of Butler, Kristy (Jonathan) Daniels of Alexandria, VA and Johanna Leitch of North Carolina. Also surviving are 2 nieces, Olivia Herrick and Helena Lazo and a nephew, Matthew Leitch. She was preceded in death by her mother, Karen (McDonald) Leitch Thompson. A memorial service will be held at Bright Hope Community Church for her family and friends on Saturday, June 23rd at 11 AM. Memorial donations may be made to the Young Funeral Home, Ltd, PO Box 1522, Butler, PA 16003 to help her family with funeral expenses. www.youngfuneralhomes.com.