May 19, 2013

Lawrence J. Gallagher

Lawrence J. Gallagher, 85, of Sheffield Village, passed away  Friday, October 26, 2012 at his residence, following a lengthy  illness. He was born in Lorain July 27, 1927.

Lawrence proudly served his country in the U. S. Army.  He  retired from Norfolk & Western Rail Road in 1989. Lawrence  enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting,  fishing, golfing, and he was a member of the 8 Ball Archers  club.

He is survived by his son, Daniel J. Gallagher; daughter,  Judy Kiedrowski; sister, Grace (Bill) Bliss; grandchildren,  Tammy Soto, Daniel Twyman, and Andrew Fogo; great  grandchildren, Jonah Barnett, Daniel Soto Jr., Nebraska  Twyman, Lola Fogo, and Tyler Fogo; sister-in-law, Bernie  Gallagher.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathryn Gallagher; parents, Lawrence and Emma Gallagher;  brothers, Ralph, Earl, Sylvester; sisters, Lillian and Leona.

Friends may call Tuesday October 30, 2012 4 till 7 P.M. at  Wyers Funeral Chapel, 2900 North Ridge Road, Sheffield  Twp. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at  10 A.M. at the funeral home. Reverend Raymond Bowling  Pastor of Freedom Missionary Baptist Church in Amherst  will officiate. Burial will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park  in Amherst with Military.