Laura A. Kershaw; 57; went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning; Dec. 1; 2007; at her home in Monongahela. Born in Union; S.C.; on June 4; 1950; she was the daughter of Albert and Lola Kershaw; who survive. Laura graduated from Monongahela High School and was employed by Monongahela Valley Hospital as a certified nurse’s assistant. She was previously employed by Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania and Corning Ware Company in Charleroi. Laura was an active and dedicated member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Donora since childhood; currently under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Dennis Garner. She served as church clerk; was a member of the trustee and usher boards; sang in various choirs and served as chairperson on various committees. In addition to her parents; she leaves to cherish her memory two sons; Omar and Damon Kershaw and fiancee; Amber Loulis; all of Monongahela; three sisters; Rasheedah Marie Bilal; of Monongahela; Jean (Lawrence) Phillips; of Inglewood; Calif.; and Loretta Carter; of Pittsburgh; one grandson; Crene Kershaw; two uncles and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother; Timothy Kershaw; in 2000. Laura was very well known and loved throughout the community and will be deeply missed. Family and friends will be received Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in St. Paul Baptist Church; 41 McKean Ave.; Donora; where a Christian funeral service will be held Thursday; Dec. 6; at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Dennis Garner officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen (724-684-6242).