Joyce P. Lawrence

Joyce P. (Oswald) Lawrence, 86, of Old Post Road, Coplay, N. Whitehall Twp, died peacefully Monday afternoon, July 27, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was the wife of the late George A. Lawrence who passed in May of 2025. Born in Ormrod, N. Whitehall Twp, she was a daughter of the late Wilmer H. and Goldie M. (Ritter) Oswald.

Joyce was employed as a nurses aide by Liberty Nursing and Rehab Center, Allentown, for over 10 years until retiring. A longtime member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, she was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Joyce was a 1958 graduate of the Parkland High School.

Survivors: daughter, Tina M. Yanders-Budnik of Coplay. son, Timothy C. Yanders of Schnecksville. 4 grandchildren, Kyrie Pratt, Cody Budnik, Austin Yanders, and Kenleigh Wanamaker. 2 great granddaughters, Goldie and Violet Pratt. sisters, Elaine wife of Kenneth Reichenbach, Sr., and Darlene Marsteller, both of Coplay. numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by daughter, Tammy L. Yanders-Wanamaker, sister, Gertrude Knipe, and a brother, Floyd E. Oswald.

Services: Visitation 10-11:00AM Saturday, August 1, 2026.  Funeral Services 11:00AM, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Interment, Union Cemetery, Route 873, Neffs. Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: St. Luke's Health Network, Allentown Campus, Hematology-Oncology Dept and Allentown Infusion Dept. C/O Funeral Home.