Joseph J. Lawrence Obituary

We announce the death of Joseph J. Lawrence of Struthers, Ohio, who passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 89. Joseph will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph J. Lawrence to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Lawrence, Sr. and Helen Lawrence (Mentzer); his brother Paul Lawrence; and his nephew Timothy Butch. He is survived by: his wife Betty L. Lawrence (Allen); his daughters, Lynn Fikaris (Paul), Diane Kukura (Rick) and Michele Melia (Michael); his grandchildren, Luke Fikaris (Sarah), Calista Fikaris, Rick Kukura (Ally), Matt Kukura (Andrea), Nicole Shaw (Jess) and Angela Melia; his great grandchildren, Gabriel, Olivia, Avery, Lucas, Audrina, Ava and Paisley; his sister Jayne Butch (Richard); his brother-in-law John Allen (Mary Lou); and his nephew Ricky Butch. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.