Rose M. Lawson

Rose M. Lawson, beloved mother, grandmother, 94 years of age, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020, at the home of her son William in Lewistown Valley while in the care of her family. Born Thursday, July 15, 1925 in Lansford, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Stephen and Pauline Galgoci. She was also predeceased by; her husband, Lionel L. Lawson, Jr.; sons, Geary and Glen; sisters, Helen Davis, Agnes Mauceri, Anna Ostrauclski, Mary Mihal, Josephine Wood; Brother, Stephen Klementovic. Surviving are; sons, Lionel L. Lawson, III and his wife Kathy of Delaware, William S. Lawson of Tamaqua; Randy K. Lawson and his wife Kornelia of Tamaqua; daughters, Linda L. Lawson and her fiancé Mark Pellish of Orlando, FL, Paula Lawson of Tamaqua, Dr. Lori A. Lawson of Gulph Mills, Dr. Wendy Degilio and her husband Dr. Michael of Jim Thorpe; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Catholic by faith, Rose was devoted to her family. She enjoyed trips to the casino, traveling, and was an avid reader. Sunday and holidays spent with family is what Rose looked most forward to. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at 1 o'clock P.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 310 Pine street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Interment will be in St. Michael's R.C.C.. Summit Hill, Pennsylvania. Memorials in her name to:Hillside S.P.C.A.51 S P C A Road Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com