Lorenzina “Laura” Ambrose, 99, of Dover, DE passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 in Kent General Hospital, Dover, De after a brief illness.
Born August 8, 1926 in Villa Santo Stefano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Maria (Tranell) Bonomo.
After immigrating to the US, she resided in Wilkes-Barre and Laurel Run before moving to Mountaintop in 1968. She was employed by RCA in Mountaintop and after retiring did volunteer work at the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre.
In 2021 she moved to the Westminster Village Assisted Living facility in Dover, DE to be close to family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ambrose Sr. and son Henry Ambrose Jr. Surviving are daughter and son-in law Susan and Richard Lorntzen of Dover, DE, son Lawrence (Larry) Ambrose and daughter-in-law Debbie Ambrose of Freeland, sister Mary Backo of Wallington, NJ, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 24 10:30am to 11:30am at the Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm at St Jude Catholic Church in Mountaintop. Interment will follow at St Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Twp.
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Jill McGovern-Koptcho says
June 22, 2026 at 7:23 pmMy deepest condolences to the Ambrose family on the passing of Laura.
Laura worked alongside my mother for many years at Crestwood High School and was also there during my time as a student. She was truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. Her warm smile, caring nature, and genuine kindness left a lasting impression on so many people whose lives she touched.
May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared and in knowing how much she was loved and respected by those who knew her.
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.