Layla Mae Hashim, born on September 14, 2023, passed peacefully in her parents’ arms on September 18th, 2023, at Magee Women’s Hospital NICU, Erie, PA. During her four days here on earth, Layla brought many people together in prayer and love. Layla had twelve churches gathered in prayer over her.

Layla Mae is the daughter of Yarub Saleh Hashim and Morgan Erin Grinpas of Edinboro, PA. Layla is survived by two brothers, Milo David Shields and Amari Saleh Hashim. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, David Alexander Grinpas.

Layla’s paternal grandmother is Lisa Marie Rowicki of Waterford, PA, and her maternal grandparents are Thomas Harland Casper and Terry Jean Casper of Cambridge Springs, PA.

Also surviving are two aunts, Fatima Saleh Hashim of Florida and Portia Renee Casper of PA; and an uncle, Bachar Saleh Hashim of Nevada.

Layla Mae Hashim was a beautiful baby. She was a fighter and loved by all her family. Layla is now with Jesus and her family who have gone on before her.

A memorial service will be held at Lyona Bible Church on October 7th, 2023, at 11:00 am. Flowers can be sent to the church at 28825 Lyona Road Guys Mills, PA in honor of Layla Mae Hashim.