Laura Jean Dowling

August 28, 1924 - March 10, 2020

Laura J. Dowling, of West Toledo, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at St. Clare Commons. She was born August 28, 1924 to James J. and Laura M. (Gaffney) Dowling. Laura was a graduate of Devilbiss High School. She worked for the Toledo Scale Company from September 15, 1942 until July 31, 1984, in four different departments, the last one, as a specification writer in the Engineering Department. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, the Marian Society of St. Catherine, and later, a member of Historic St. Patrick. Laura was also a member of Toledo Scale Local #773 of U.A.W. retiree chapter, Toledo Scale Company Sorority, and the Quarter Century Club of Toledo Scale Company. She always loved sports and joined the ladies softball and bowling leagues, and enjoyed them for many years. Laura was preceded in death by her beloved parents; brother John J. Dowling, sister in law Doris Dowling, sister Phyllis A. Beidleman, and brother in law Roy F. Beidleman; niece Patricia A. Beidleman and nephews Thomas M. Beidleman and John P. Dowling. She is survived by her loving nieces Jill M. (Skip) Magrum, and Debora S. (Norm) Horner; nephew James L. (Pamela) Dowling, niece in laws, Leslie Beidleman, Eileen Dowling Juvinall; honorary nieces Sharlotte (John) Turin, Karen Welter, Phyllis (John) Tharp, Josette (Tim) McCarthy, Alicia (Matt) Kohlhofer, Anastasia (John Mark) Willey, and many great nieces and nephews. A private Funeral Mass will be held, with interment at Calvary Cemetery. A celebration of Laura’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515. Please view and sign the online guest registry at www.coylefuneralhome.com