Joanne L. Lawless November 14, 1933 - February 3, 2021

Joanne L. Lawless, 87, of Allentown, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Robert E. Lawless. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in March 2020. Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Jennie (Morris) Kibler. Joanne was a graduate of Slatington High School. She worked part-time at Leh’s and General Electric. Joanne was a former member of the Allentown Twin Mothers Club. She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church where she was a member of the Prayer Group.

Survivors: Husband, Robert; Daughter: Kathy Diehl and her husband Wayne of Coplay; Sons: William McFadden of Florida, Robert Lawless, Jr. of Florida, Edward Lawless and his wife Heather of White Haven, PA; Grandchildren: 6; Great-grandchildren: 7. Joanne was predeceased by a daughter Susan Lawless and by 4 brothers and a sister.

Services: Private. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions: Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Rd., Allentown 18103.