Dan Lawrence

Dan Lawrence, 66, of Hanover, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Harmony Ridge.

Born on Friday, February 13, 1959, in Hanover, he was a son of V. Louise Lingg Lawrence and the late Bernard Joseph Lawrence, Jr.

Dan was a 1977 graduate of Delone Catholic High School and attended Sacred Heart in Spring Grove and St. Vincent de Paul in Hanover. Early in his work career he was employed at Shultz’s Delicatessen and H&H photo. He was also a previous manager for Morgan and Mailman and drove routes for Martin’s Potato Chips and Snyder’s of Hanover. Dan was also an underground utility locator and a bicycle assembler for Walmart. He enjoyed many hobbies including model trains, photography, woodworking, and his love for cars.

Dan Lawrence was a proud and true Hanoverian. He had a deep connection to Hanover, and his involvement in the community reflected his love for the town. Dan served as the president of the Hanover Area Jaycees from 1989-1990, where he was instrumental in restoring the Hanover blue and yellow Keystone road signs and served as the Halloween parade starter for many years. Later in life, he was also president of the Hanover Lions Club and was actively involved in various community projects to support the Lions, including several years as the chairperson for their annual Commitment for Sight golf benefit. Dan's dedication to Hanover was also evident in his participation in local organizations like the Knights of Columbus in Spring Grove and the Greater Hanover Area Fire Museum. He took pride in taking care of his yard and was a big fan of the Orioles and the Colts. Dan's love for his family, especially his children’s accomplishments, and his community, was a significant part of his life.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his two children, Adam Lawrence and his wife, LaShay, Anne Lawrence and her partner, Matt Braccili; one grandson, Kendrick Lawrence; two siblings, Barb Lawrence and her spouse, Leigh Ann Hurd, and Andy Lawrence; and Dan’s companion and love of 14 years, Ann Snyder.

A service will be held at 5 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc., 311 Broadway, Hanover. A visitation will be held beginning two hours prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Hanover Area Fire Museum, 134 E Hanover St, Hanover, PA 17331.