The Washington, Pennsylvania community is in mourning following the unexpected passing of Lauren Griffith, a cherished resident and Surgical Technologist at Southwestern Pa Eye Center. Lauren’s untimely departure was announced through a heart-wrenching social media post that highlighted her role as a loving mother to four boys.
Born on June 23rd, 1990, Lauren Griffith Donaldson was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a loving daughter to Colleen Livingston and a sister to Zach Paul and Nathan Hurrell. A graduate of Penn Hills High School in 2008, Lauren dedicated several years of her professional life as a Surgical Technologist, contributing her skills at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh from 2011 to 2014 and later at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Eye Surgery Center in Washington.
Beyond her professional achievements, Lauren was a devoted wife and a beloved mother, leaving behind a legacy of four beautiful boys. Described as a beautiful person with a kind heart, Lauren touched the lives of many, and her nurturing motherly qualities will be treasured for generations.
Community Support for Lauren’s Family
In the face of this tragedy, the community has rallied together to support Lauren’s family during this difficult time. Robyn Sivils is spearheading a fundraising effort to assist with funeral expenses, aiming to raise $25,000. As of this publication, the community has already contributed $5,385, showcasing the outpouring of love and support for the grieving family.
A statement on the fundraising page reflects the profound impact Lauren had on those around her and emphasizes the community’s desire to help provide for her four boys in the years to come.
On December 2nd, 2023, Lauren unexpectedly passed. She was an amazing daughter, friend, wife, and mother to four beautiful boys. We are setting up this fund as a community, to not only assist in funeral expenses but to help provide funds to support her four boys in the years to come. Her family is dealing with the unimaginable, and this is just one way we can show our love for Lauren and support for her family.
The community expresses its deepest condolences to Lauren Griffith’s family and friends, and the memories of her warmth, generosity, and love will undoubtedly endure.
