Heath Michael Lawrence, 45, of Port Allegany, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, at UPMC Hamot, in Erie.
Born on September 1, 1973 in Arcade NY, he was a son of Greg Place and the late Linda Lawrence.
He was a graduate of Port Allegany High School, class of 1991, than enlisted in the United States Army and discharged in 1993.
Heath married Neldora (Holden) Lawrence on July 15, 2011 in Bradford, who survives.
He was always doing something from riding dirt bikes and atv's, playing with his RC cars, or flying his drones. Heath was a great father, husband, and friend. He did what he could to help others by lending a hand or just listening.
Surviving in addition to his father, are two daughters, Skylyn (Chris Armstrong) Lawrence, of Ludlow, Heather (Tucker Morgan) Lawrence, of Port Allegany, two sons, Josh Lawrence, and Gregg Lawrence, both of Port Allegany, three step sons, Kenny Parris, of Port Allegany, Donny Parris, of Smethport, and Chris (Amber McGonigle) Bell, of Salamanca, NY, five sisters, Nicole Crowley, of NY, Lynn Place, of FL; Michelle Lycett, of NY, Jenna Flading, of NY, and Cheline Lawrence, of St. Mary's, two step grandchildren Payton Parris and Avery Darrah, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by best friend John Osborne.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Lawrence, paternal grandmother, Hazel Lawrence, and one uncle Phil Lawrence.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com