Laverna M. Daube, 92, of Donora, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Gallatin Sunnyside on April 17, 1934, a daughter of the late Emmett "Tim" and Doris (King) Davis.

Laverna worked for many years as a caregiver helping those in need. She raised Maltese dogs and loved animals. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved her family and was always kind to those around her.
She enjoyed getting her hair done and loved cooking, especially chicken and rice.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Daube; two children, Barry Daube and Mildred "Millie" Daube; and a sister, Charlotte Cain.

The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to a special caregiver, Jackie Lomax, who was like family to Laverna.

Surviving to cherish her memory are three children, Randy Daube of Donora, Jackie (Kevin) Smelser of Idaho, and Tim Daube of California; grandchildren, Tiffany Daube, Blake Daube, Tristan Daube, Ridge Daube, Tyra Daube, Shayla Crews, Craig Pavelko, Ruby Daube, Shelly Hall, Jason Cuthbert, Brian Perani, and Justin Calderone; great-grandchildren, Hailey Aldrich, Sasha Kenny, Lindsey Perani, Gianna Daube, Carmine Daube, Maceo Saunders, Saint Johnson, Sir Johnson, Prince Johnson, Craig Pavelko Jr., Kyle Pavelko, Ava Daube, John Pirl Jr., Jahiem Pirl, Mekhi Samuels, Sarai Samuels, and Omari Samuels; two sisters, Vicki McAnulty of Bethel Park and Joyce Davis of Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Interment will take place at 10 AM on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Monongahela Cemetery. If attending, please go directly to the cemetery.