Wilbert P. Lawrence, 94

January 21, 2018

Wilbert P. Lawrence, 94, of Lancaster passed away at Lancaster Mennonite Home on January 21, 2018. He was the son of the late George Lawrence and Barbara (Harkoy) Lawrence. Shortly after he graduated Lancaster Catholic High School, Wilbert joined the United States Army Air Corps and proudly served in World War II.
He was married to the love of his life, the late Dorothy E. (Lyons) Lawrence. Wilbert was an interior decorator by trade and owned his own business, Commercial Interior Design. A man of style, he always appreciated classical and opera music, and sports. He also greatly enjoyed the classic Charles Schulz character Snoopy.
Wilbert is survived by his son in law, George W. Adams, his grandchildren, Tracy L. Schmitt (Michael) and Gregory Adams (Robin), nieces Nancy Bridges and Marilyn Bratina, 5 great-grandchildren, and 8 grand-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Dorothy E. Lawrence, his daughter, Dorothy L. Adams, his brothers John, Lance, and Carl, and his sister Mary.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2017 at 11AM at St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church at 501 E Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602. Friends and family may call at the church at 10:30AM for a visitation prior to the service. Following mass will be a committal service and burial at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Central PA Food Bank at 3908 Corey Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109.