Laura A. Wapinski, 62, Altoona, passed away Monday at home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of Shirley (Burket) Bender and the late John Bender. Surviving are her husband, James; three daughters: Tammi Bowser, Shirley Rundle and Wendy Olinger; a brother, Jay Bender; and eight grandchildren. Friends will be received from 6 until the 7 p.m. memorial service Monday, June 29, 2015, at Axe and Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth St., Altoona.