Passing of Hazel A. Lawrence, 83, of Smethport

Hazel A. Lawrence, 83, formerly of Depot St., passed away Saturday (Jan. 7, 2012) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.

Born February 3, 1928, in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of Joseph and Arlene Dubois Overdorf. On December 14, 1946, in Buffalo, NY, she married Raymond F. Lawrence, who died Aug. 31, 1982.

Mrs. Lawrence was a longtime resident of the area, coming from Angola, NY in 1983. She had worked several years as a cook at Ron’s Place, Port Allegany.

Surviving are a son, Raymond J. Lawrence of Roulette; eight grandchildren, four great-grand-children, a sister, Mildred Richner of Port Allegany; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond, a son, Philip F. Lawrence; two brothers, Jake King, Sonny King, and a sister, Mickey Martina.

There will be no visitation. Private funeral and committal services will be held at the conveniences of the family.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.