Lawrence T. Joyce, 52, of Lancaster, died at Lancaster Regional Medical Center on Monday, December 28, 2009. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Viola Szymanski Joyce. He was a veteran of the US Air Force.

Surviving are two sisters, Jocelyn, wife of Richard Lanahan of Aston, PA and Pamela, wife of Michael Biordi of Wilmington, DE; four nieces and three great-nephews. Lawrence was preceded in death by his companion Catherine Ober in September, 2009.

Graveside services will be held in Conestoga Memorial Park on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM. Contributions may be made in Lawrence's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, PA. To send an online condolence, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.