On September 20, 2025 5 Comments Laurie George-Malka, 69, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 19th, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Born August 13th, 1956, Laurie was the daughter of late Jack and Mina (McCrory) George. Growing up in Canonsburg and Eighty Four, she was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian. She attended Canon McMillan High School, and continued her education at Muskingum College and Harrington Institute of Interior Design. While in school, Laurie was awarded 1st Place in the National Student Design Competition. Her entry was displayed at the National Convention in Seattle and published in Interior Design Magazine. Laurie worked with Westinghouse Corporation, and after traveling and a few years in Chicago and Dallas, Laurie moved back to the Pittsburgh area with a new baby girl. She joined Southminster Presbyterian, married her former husband Daniel Malka and proceeded to bring into the world two more precious gifts. Laurie successfully ran her own business, Design Solutions, contracting and designing Pittsburgh Union Station, local dance centers, banks, and school play grounds. She was Co-Owner of Good Shepherd Tours, allowing her and her family the opportunity to explore many countries and cultures, while mapping out tours for churches and pastors internationally. She volunteered her time as Treasurer and Vice president for the Keystone Oaks PFO, Vice President for Dormont Borough Council, and was a major contributor to the Pitcher Park Project. In her later years, she kept busy with contracted work with Builders Guild of Western PA, sold real estate and worked in administration at Ironworker Employers Association. Laurie s first love was Art. She was a creative; her talent expressed in sketches, paintings, and poetry. She enjoyed touring museums and art galleries; watching musicals, plays and ballets. There was always a home project in the works (and there is not one DIY project that she didn't master). Laurie loved traveling, sweets and her ice cream, and loved animals (she was a farm girl, after all). What she loved most, though, was spending time with her children. She loved introducing them to her passions with art projects and museum trips; home improvements and traveling. Once her clan had their own interests, she loved being their biggest fan on the sidelines. From cheerleading to dance team; football, baseball and hockey; theater and art, she loved all of it because she was with her crew. Laurie was the sweetest, most selfless mom and friend who always was there to lend a helping hand, a listening ear, and a shoulder to cry on. Her gentle heart, contagious laughter, and quirky humor will be missed tremendously. Laurie was preceded in death by both parents and her siblings, Ann (Richard) Malthouse, Lynne (Tom) Simms, and John Jake (Dianne) George III. She is survived by her children, Aleeza (Shakir) Malka-Green, Talie Sigal Malka, and Jack George Malka; grandchildren, Haylah and Sariyah Green; former husband, Daniel Malka; sister, Lissa (James) Paxton. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Bronwyn (Rob) Pierson, Beth (Erik) Wood, Jim (Lonnie) Paxton, Zabrina (John) Fischer, John (Sasha) Paxton, Thayer (Ashleigh) Paxton, Kelly (Loebig and Mac (Athena) Simms.