Obituaries
June 11, 2020

Bernie Lawrence – Fallowfield Township

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Bernie Lawrence, 82, of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Born on Oct. 5, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Goldie Lawrence. He worked at Mon Valley Hospital for 33 years, retiring in 2000, and was an avid roller skater and bowler. He enjoyed biking, country line dancing, Meadows gaming, and attending Pirates games. Bernie is survived by his long-time friend, Marla DeMarco, and her children Mike (Kim) DeMarco and Tony DeMarco; and Tony’s children, Toni Marie and Teagan DeMarco, Ashlie Winters and Dylan Ruehle. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 p.m., the time of services on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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