Obituary of Dana M. Laughlin

Dana Marie (Benjamin) Laughlin, age 53, of Beaver Dams, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Corning Guthrie Hospital, surrounded by loved ones and family. Dana was born on May 23, 1972 in Elmira, NY to James and Kathy (Allington) Benjamin. Dana is predeceased by her parents; grandmother, Clara Wishneska; and sister, Ericka Benjamin. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Chris Laughlin; children, James Benjamin (Elise Gardner), Kyle (Stacey) Benjamin, and Kalli Laughlin (Gavin VanDerEems); brother, Michael Benjamin; and grandchildren, Bentley Laughlin, Miley Benjamin, and Leon Benjamin. Dana was a devoted homemaker and wife, who created a wonderful home where she raised her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, cooking, as well as her beloved cats, but truly relished her time as a wife, mother and 'Nani'. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Monday, July 7, 2025 from 12-2pm at Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls, NY. Dana's funeral service will begin at 2pm with burial to follow in Montour Cemetery.