Laverne L. (Schwartz) Lang, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Albany. Laverne was also an avid card player and honorary lifetime member of the VFW Post 3281 Ladies Auxiliary in New Albany.
Laverne was born on August 19, 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late James E. and Josephine L. (Chism) Schwartz. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Lang; siblings, Josephine, and John Reker, Mary Ottersbach; grandson, Anthony Lang and great-grandson, Zachary Clear.
She is survived by her children, Ronald J, Donald L., Dennis S. (Susette), and Richard D. Lang; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 PM on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church (415 E. Eighth Street, New Albany) with entombment to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany.
Contributions in Laverne's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Make A Wish Foundation.