Laura Jean Pohorence

Laura Jean (Seeholzer) Pohorence, 92, residing on Kelleys Island, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Laura Jean was born on December 18, 1928 on Kelleys Island, OH to the late Carl and Laura (Martin) Seeholzer.

Laura Jean graduated from Kelleys Island High School. Her and her late husband, Frank, owned and operated the Island Market on Kelleys Island for over 30 years. Laura Jean was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, participating in all island events over the years, riding her golf cart, and especially cheering on the Cleveland Indians.

Laura Jean is survived by her son, Brad (Patti) Pohorence; daughter, LuAnn Swindell; grandchildren; Scott (Samantha) Pohorence, Autumn (Eric) Schneider, Joey (Whitney) Pohorence; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Colletta Walters; brother, Robert (Jean) Seeholzer; sister-in-law, Jean Seeholzer and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Laura Jean is preceded in death by husband of 62 years, Frank Pohorence; sisters, Mary Betzenheimer, Ruth Perruchon, Rita Betzenheimer, Dawn Kekelik, Alice Olwill, Shirley Schreiner; brothers, Lyle Seeholzer, infant Seeholzer and great-grandchild, Elijah Pohorence.

Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Those wishing to contribute to Laura Jean’s memory may do so to the Kelleys Island Emergency Medical Services, 121 Addison St., Kelleys Island OH 43438, St. Michael Catholic Church, 219 Chappel St, Kelleys Island, OH 43438, or the Kelleys Island Historical Society, 224 Division St, Kelleys Island, OH 43438.