Obituary

Obituary

Patricia A. Lawver, 83, of Hanover, died September 5, 2011 at home. She was the wife for nearly 57 years of the late Roland D. Lawver who died January 13, 2006.

Born May 17, 1928 in New Oxford, she was the daughter of the late William C., Jr. and Ruth (Rickrode) Alwine.

Surviving are three children, Jenny Colm and her husband Matthew of Hanover, PA, Julie Lawver of Mechanicsburg, PA, and William Lawver and his wife Michelle of York, PA, three grandchildren, Amy Van Den Dries and husband Sean of Mt. Joy, Patrick Colm and Wife Lindy of Hanover, and William Lawver, Jr. of York, two great grandchildren, Mallory Topper and Sean Colm both of Hanover. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a sister, Margaret K. "Maggie" Mudd.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Grace United Church of Christ, 100 Fourth Street, Hanover, PA, with her pastor, Rev. Dr. Bruce P. Bouchard conducting the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to VNA Hospice, 440 North Madison Street, Hanover, PA 17331 or Grace United Church of Christ, 100 Fourth Street, Hanover, PA 17331.

The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA is in charge of the arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.