Elizabeth M. Lawrence

Elizabeth M. Lawrence, 94, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born May 1, 1927 in Braddock and was the daughter of the late Andrzej and Zophie (Wytrwal) Kolano. She was the wife of the late George Michael Lawrence who passed away January 16, 1975. Elizabeth was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St Robert Bellarmine Church, and the Polish Women's Alliance. She had a strong Catholic Faith and was proud of her Polish heritage. Her family was the most important part of her life. She is survived by her children, Mary Beth (Mario) Iannitto of Port Orchard, WA, George Michael (Paula) Lawrence, Jr, of Harrison City, Barbara (Joey) Juricich of North Versailles, and Annette Marie (Jim) Jubert of North Huntingdon, sisters, Stephanie Fichtner of Irwin and Dolores Sweatlock of Zionsville, brother, Andrew Kolano of Chicago, IL, grandchildren, Monica, Michelle (Toby), Michael, Lisa (Patrick) Brian (Lisa), Michael, Ashleigh (Chase), Melinda, Patrick (Johnna), and Alexander, great-grandchildren, Garrett, Halle, Jenna, Piper, Ava, and Tyler and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn Baird, grandson, Jason Butler, sisters, Catherine Motkowski, Marya Kolano, Jean Puskarich, and Lucille Huber, and brothers, Chester Kolano and Joseph Kolano. Friends are welcome Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mary, Mother of God Parish- St. Robert Ballarmine Church in East McKeesport on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 10 am. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com