A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
LaVerne Hart, 83, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday October 23, 2025 in her residence. She was born April 8, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruth (Murdock) Vornberg.
She was a devoted member of Fairfield First Baptist Church.
Laverne enjoyed life’s simple pleasures and especially treasured her get togethers with her life long friends, affectionately known as “The Jolly Girls.” Their laughter and friendship remained a source of happiness throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband David Hart; son Charles (Rhonda) Bogenschutz Jr., daughter Sandra (Akpan) Forbes, step-son Sean (Lisa) Hart and step-daughter Libby (Michael) Barlow; nineteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, brother Lawrence (Margie) Vornberg, sister Ruth Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son David Bogenschutz and sister Joyce Long.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 – 11 AM Wednesday October 29, 2025 in the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, where funeral services will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Tim White officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Memorial Gardens.
10 – 11 AM Wednesday October 29, 2025
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
11 AM Wednesday October 29, 2025
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
12 PM Wednesday October 29, 2025
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“I miss you and love you so much, Mom.”
11/13/2025
“Rest in heaven, Mom. Thank you for accepting me as your son-in-law and for all the love you shared. I promise to take care of Sandra and your grandchildren. You will be deeply missed, but your memory will live on in our hearts.”
10/31/2025
“We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
10/27/2025
“My second mom, you will be missed but always remembered. I love you.”
10/25/2025
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