Official Obituary of
Lawrence J. Layshock
March 13, 1934 ~ October 12, 2019 (age 85) 85 Years Old
Lawrence Layshock Obituary
Lawrence J. Layshock of Sharpsville, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday October 12th, 2019 in his home surrounded by family.
Larry was born March 13th, 1934 to John and Johanna (Tokoly) Layshock in Hartford, OH. On August 8th, 1953 he married his wife, Colette (Brown) Layshock, who survives at home. Larry worked as a Tour Bus Driver for Bortner Tours and was Manager of Orangeville Farms. He also worked for Perrine Oil Co. He was a former member of Queen of the Holy Rosary, Vienna, OH and current member of St. Bartholomew R.C. Church in Sharpsville.
He was known for his love of fixing mechanical things. Larry enjoyed working on tractors and helping on the farm. He was always available to help others with whatever they needed. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Colette, children, Rose (Walt) Turuck, Suzy (Ron) Taylor, Cindy (Mike) Allshouse, Don (Cherie) Layshock, Katy (Bob) Malaniak, 11 grandchildren, Jenny Turuck, Stephanie Turuck, Valerie Taylor, Adam Allshouse, Dand Allshouse, Melissa Allshouse, Jason Allshouse, Justin Layshock, Brittany (Cory) Riffe, Patrick Layshock, Mikhaila Layshock, 9 great grandchildren, Madison, Noah, Marcel, Jayna, Sebastian, Alana, Ethan, Amelia, and Victor. Also surviving are siblings, Maryann Pollander, Raymond (Janet) Layshock, and James (Irene) Layshock.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Theresa Layshock, siblings, John Layshock, Genieve Layshock, Edward Layshock, and Jerome Layshock.
Friends may call Tuesday October 15th, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday October 16th, 2019 at 10:30 am in St. Bartholomew R.C. Church 311 W. Ridge Ave. Sharpsville, PA with Father Matthew Strickenberger officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church.
Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery Sharpsville, PA.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Larry was born March 13th, 1934 to John and Johanna (Tokoly) Layshock in Hartford, OH. On August 8th, 1953 he married his wife, Colette (Brown) Layshock, who survives at home. Larry worked as a Tour Bus Driver for Bortner Tours and was Manager of Orangeville Farms. He also worked for Perrine Oil Co. He was a former member of Queen of the Holy Rosary, Vienna, OH and current member of St. Bartholomew R.C. Church in Sharpsville.
He was known for his love of fixing mechanical things. Larry enjoyed working on tractors and helping on the farm. He was always available to help others with whatever they needed. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Colette, children, Rose (Walt) Turuck, Suzy (Ron) Taylor, Cindy (Mike) Allshouse, Don (Cherie) Layshock, Katy (Bob) Malaniak, 11 grandchildren, Jenny Turuck, Stephanie Turuck, Valerie Taylor, Adam Allshouse, Dand Allshouse, Melissa Allshouse, Jason Allshouse, Justin Layshock, Brittany (Cory) Riffe, Patrick Layshock, Mikhaila Layshock, 9 great grandchildren, Madison, Noah, Marcel, Jayna, Sebastian, Alana, Ethan, Amelia, and Victor. Also surviving are siblings, Maryann Pollander, Raymond (Janet) Layshock, and James (Irene) Layshock.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Theresa Layshock, siblings, John Layshock, Genieve Layshock, Edward Layshock, and Jerome Layshock.
Friends may call Tuesday October 15th, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service 2201 Highland Rd. Hermitage, PA.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday October 16th, 2019 at 10:30 am in St. Bartholomew R.C. Church 311 W. Ridge Ave. Sharpsville, PA with Father Matthew Strickenberger officiating. Friends are welcome to meet directly at church.
Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery Sharpsville, PA.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
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