Joseph "Joe" Lawlor Sr.

Joseph "Joe" Lawlor Sr. obituary, Mount Pleasant, PA

Joseph "Joe" Lawlor Sr.

Joseph Lawlor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks Funeral Home - Connellsville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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With heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Lawlor Sr., Joe, 62 formerly from Scott Township, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 29th, 2025. He was born on August 9th,1962 to Edward and Barbara Lawlor. Joe graduated from Chartiers Valley High School, class of 1980. Joe worked as a mechanic for many years, following his career as a mechanic he fulfilled his passion with helping others as a Fire Fighter with the Glendale and Library Fire Departments. Joe leaves behind his brother Edward Lawlor Jr., sister Tracy Czambel, his children: Jennifer Lawlor, Sarah Lawlor, Maddy Greco, Joseph Lawlor Jr. and Stephanie Lawlor and Grandchildren Dryson, Mya, Aaliayh, Gabriella and Elias. Joe was predeceased by his parents Edward and Barbara Lawlor. Joe's favorite time of year was football season, cheering on his Steelers with a Coor's Light in hand. The loss of Joe has left his family and loved ones with a hole in their hearts, his family with be hosting a celebration of life on Sunday September 21st, 12pm at Yogi Bear Jellystone Park in Mill Run, Pennsylvania where they will celebrate Joe by cheering on the Steelers and raising a Coor's to honor the memory of a beloved man, taken too soon. All arrangements were under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville. To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com
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