CYCLONE — Lila J. McLaughlin, 83, of Cyclone, passed away with her loving family by her side Wednesday (Feb. 4, 2026) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital after a lengthy illness.

A beloved mother and grandmother, Lila was born Saturday, June 27, 1942, in Farmers Valley, one of 13 children and the youngest daughter of Frank and Ethel Anderson Williams.

In March 1983, she married Ronald E. McLaughlin Sr. who preceded her in death.

In her early years she was employed by Sena Kean Manor in Smethport as a nurse’s aide. Lila enjoyed playing bingo. Her greatest loves were her family and friends. She loved her many pets throughout the years.

Surviving are her four children, Bradley (Dawn) James of Cyclone, Cory (Laurie) James of Salamanca, N.Y., Tammy (Mark) Higgins of Coudersport and Ronald E. (Tina) McLaughlin Jr. of Cyclone; a stepson, Brian (Christie) McLaughlin of Winchester, Va.; a stepdaughter, Shelly Battle in Tennessee; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Norman Williams of Cyclone; a sister, Dorothy Manning in Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Lila was predeceased by a son, Jeffery James; a daughter, Brenda Renko; a grandson, Heath Renko; a son-in-law, Joseph Renko; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Hilltop Baptist Church, 3695 Route 646, Gifford, with Pastor Max Simms officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lila’s name may be made to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Lila’s family has entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse. To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Lila, please visit virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.