Joan L. (Markwith) Lawrence, 67, wife of Richard R. Lawrence, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Pottstown Hospital.
Born in Elmer, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Joan (Galyean) Markwith and the late Lawrence Markwith.
Joan’s life was dedicated to her crafts. Her main passion was beading. She loved and adored her granddaughter, Alice. Joan suffered for several months but she is finally free from pain and in peace.
Surviving along with her husband Rich of 9 years, is her daughter Elizabeth Donofrio; her mother Joan (Galyean) Markwith; her 7 siblings Larry Markwith, Victoria Fritz, wife of Jeffrey, Vincent Markwith, husband of Anita, Scott Markwith, husband of Kathy, Melanie Markwith, Melissa Markwith, and Patricia Moyer, wife of Michael; granddaughter Alice Spirto; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org/) or to the National Kidney Foundation (https://support.kidney.org/) in Joan’s name.