Bonnie (McLaughlin) Todd, of White Oak, formerly of Port Vue, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 after a battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late James and Betty McLaughlin, wife of the late Frank Todd III, and proud mom of their son, the late Frank Todd IV. A 1970 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, she retired from Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in 2013 after 42 years of service. She was also predeceased by her rock, her brother Denny. Surviving are her loving sister and brother-in-law, Trudy and Bill Roman; sister-in-law, Annette McLaughlin; nieces and nephews, Brian (Vicki) McLaughlin, Keith (Mandy) McLaughlin, Jamie (Andy) Butler, Bill (Joe Forti) Roman, Tammy Reber, and Kevin Roman; as well as great-nieces, nephews, great-great-nieces, nephews, and friends. Private family burial took place at Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. In leiu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Make A Wish Foundation. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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