Laura Russo Starck

Loving wife of Robert “Bob” Starck to whom she was married for 32 years. Caring mother of Maria Starck and Natalie Starck. Devoted daughter of the late Frances (née Rini) and Carl Russo, and granddaughter of the late Serafina and Giuseppe Russo and the late Josephine and Joseph Rini. Loyal sister of Carlo Russo, Diane Russo Lahman (Tom), Maria Russo Young (Kevin), and Paul Russo.

Laura graduated from Maple Heights High School in 1977 and received an Associates of Applied Science in Dietetics in 1985 from Cuyahoga Community College.

She spent her life passionately helping others. She worked 23 years at Frazier Rehab and most recently had retired from enTech at Spalding University where she was tirelessly committed to serving those in need.

Laura was a free-spirited person who enjoyed hiking to the top of Iroquois Park, dancing, attending Zumba classes, going to live concerts solo and with friends, and curating a rocking musical soundtrack to her daily life.

Laura was deeply devoted to her family and friends and loved them unconditionally. She was a proud member of the San Leone Society founded by immigrants from Longi, Sicily. She was also a prayerful woman of deep faith and spirituality and enjoyed performing liturgical dance throughout her life.

She was a sensitive person with a heart of gold. Her beautiful smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed.

Although she left this world far too soon, we know her spirit is now resting peacefully somewhere over the rainbow.

Livestream of the visitation and funeral mass will be available. To join the livestream services, please select the "Join Livestream" link under Services below. NOTE: the passcode for visitation is 850871.

Visitation will be held September 1, 2021 4 - 8 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40218. Dressy casual encouraged as social gathering will be primarily outdoors to celebrate Laura’s life. Masks required.

Funeral mass will be held at 11 AM at Epiphany Catholic Church, 914 Old Harrods Creek Rd, Louisville, KY 40223, on September 2, 2021 with a small outdoor reception to follow. A memorial service will be held in Cleveland, OH next year.

Donations can be made in honor of Laura to EverythingALS or the ALS Association.