Laura Black, 94

Laura (Wolbransky) Black, 94, of Douglassville, wife of the late William Black, passed away Friday January 23, 2026, at Providence Place at Collegeville.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Meyer and Rose (Goldhar) Wolbransky.

Laura loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving wife and mother who cherished her family. She worked as the handbag manager at Boscov’s East for 25 years. Laura also enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities and going to the beach. She loved walking hand in hand with her Bill.

Surviving are her daughters Leslie Encelewski, wife of Ted, and Robin Romig, wife of Gary; son Neal Black, husband of Ruth; grandchildren Melissa Vasta, wife of Jim, Ryan Haber, Erin Lipari, wife of John, Kelli Kopec, wife of Jason, Gary Romig III, Morgan Mihoci, wife of Ryan, and Jason Black, fiancée of Michala Cooney; step-grandson Alex Encelewski; and great grandchildren Kensie and Cameron Kopec and Lily Vasta, and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her siblings Ben, Anne, Ethel, Jeanette, Ruth, and Yetta.

Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laura’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?frequency_selected=0&dedication=1&sc_dcm=137187318174&sc_cid=kwp&sl=memorial-gift&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1291300&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17681679263&gbraid=0AAAAADuyZN4S4bEBorRd6RTIWsPfqiazf&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj4PKjdSkkgMVJ1z_AR3OWR6nEAAYASADEgKnAPD_BwE

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Robin
I’m sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. Your mother was so sweet. I’m sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Gwen Lipari

~ Gwendolyn Lipari Hooksett, NH
1/28/2026 6:01:34 PM

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of a mother, mother in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are will the entire family.

Marty and Andi Solomon

~ Marty and Andi Solomon Johns Creek, GA
1/27/2026 10:37:18 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We only had the pleasure of knowing Laura over the last 10 years but she was always very gracious. Her love of family was always evident especially when it came to her grand and great-grand children. She will be missed by all but take comfort in knowing she is now reunited with her first love, Bill. Love and condolences, Chris & Joe Boyle

~ Chris Boyle
1/27/2026 7:05:00 AM

My heartfelt condolences to all the members of Laura's family. I enjoyed many years of pleasure with her as we watched our grandchildren Morgan and Jason grow up. She will be sorely missed!

~ Miriam Slipowitz
1/26/2026 6:20:12 PM