Rose Marie Lawrence

Rose Marie Lawrence, 90, a lifelong resident of Strabane, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Born June 20, 1936, in Strabane, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rozalia Bobnar Progar. A 1954 graduate of Chartiers High School and a 1955 graduate of Penn Commercial College, Rose Marie worked as a stenographer at I.N.A. for seven years before dedicating her life entirely to raising her family. She was a faithful member of St. Patrick Church, SNPJ Lodge 138, KSKJ St. Jerome Lodge 153, and the Slovene Women Union in Strabane. Deeply proud of her Slovenian heritage, she was also an avid bowler and polka dancer who served as a constant source of care and comfort to all who knew her.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Robert Lawrence, whom she married on July 1, 1961. She is also survived by her six children: Robert (Jan) Lawrence of Canonsburg, Karen (Ryan) Brumbaugh of Canonsburg, Becky (Mike) Mangione of McCandless, Michael (Annie) Lawrence of Chardon, OH, Ken Lawrence of Strabane, and Melissa (Dan) McCormack of Virginia Beach, VA; 11 cherished grandchildren: Alec and Ian (Marta) Brumbaugh, Mary and Jordan (Danielle) Mangione, Robert and Erin Lawrence, Mikey, Amelia, and Anthony Lawrence, and Maeve and Kenna McCormack; as well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her parents, are her brothers, Joseph (Amelia), William (Veronica), Anthony (Thelma), and Edward (Marie) Progar.

Friends and family will be received on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg. A blessing service will be held immediately following at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers or donations to the family, Mom would prefer it if you made a donation to a charity of your choice.