Lori J. Hauser, 69, of Shreve passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital.
She was born June 8, 1956, in Wooster to David J. “Jack” and Dorothy Mitchell Skelly. On April 24, 1982, she married Jay Hauser.
Lori worked as a teacher’s aide and as a church custodian. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles and doing diamond art. Lori loved her family and her cats.
She is survived by her husband Jay; children Jayme (Jacquie) Hauser of Shreve and Sara Hauser of Shreve; grandchildren Penny and Lucy Hauser; sister-in-law Linda Skelly.
Lori was preceded in death by her parents and brother Roger Allen Skelly.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor John Finn officiating.
Friends will be received on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Oak Chapel United Methodist Church 4203 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
I want to say we met through a group chat of a bunch of middle-aged women on Facebook who like to read. Gosh that was back in 2011 2012 I think. We would discuss books, recommend books, and talk about our lives. We even had a secret santa exchange and an ornament exchange which we did for a few years we were also in a group lottery pool it was me Lori and seven other ladies on Facebook me and Lori eventually left the group chat we called ourselves The sisterhood. But Lori and I continue to chat after leaving the group chat and continue to grow a friendship we exchange Christmas cards every year we sent the gift when we could she sent me tons of yarn because her and I had a passion for crocheting and every morning we would send each other a good morning message and the last one I got from her was December 8th I was coming back from my doctor’s because I’m going through some medical issues myself and I messaged her back and told her I’m driving I’ll talk to you when I get home and she never saw it. A few days went by and I decided to text her cell phone after messages on Facebook went on answered and her daughter told me that she was in the hospital and it didn’t look good and I was just heartbroken I miss our daily chats. I will remember our last we shared we cried to each other on chat we even talking on the phone and . Last year she sent me a Christmas gift which was even though we’re from different mothers were like sisters and that’s the kind of bond we had we understood each other. I will miss you and our long talks. Rest in peace my sweet sister.
I was just getting to know Lori and she was a very quiet, kind soul. She adored her granddaughters and he face lit up when we chatted about them. Rest in peace, Lori.
I’m stunned. I sat and visited with Lori two weeks ago at a church luncheon. That was the Sunday everyone wore purple and she looked lovely that day. We had fun chatting and sharing. I am Grateful we had that precious time to break bread together. What a sweet, gentle lady. Missing you Lori and heartbroken for her family, church family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Lori was a wonderful person and I was shocked to hear of her passing. We sat in the same section in church and we talked together when she was able to come to church. I loved seeing her there with her granddaughters, whom she loved dearly. Your family is in my prayers.