LAWSON L. SCHRECENGOST

Lawson L. Schrecengost of Rayburn Township, Armstrong County passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019 at Armstrong Co. Memorial Hospital. He was born August 10, 1930 to Martha L. (Rearick) and Joseph Harl Schrecengost at his parents' home in the village of Sunnyside. In 1956, he and his wife, Carolyn (Zeigler) built their home in Sunnyside, and except for two years in the United States Marine Corps, he lived in that area all his life. He was a Corporal (clerk typist) in the United States Marine Corps with the 1st 90 MM Gun Battalion attached to the 1st Marine Air Wing, Pusan, Korea. As he had often said: "knowing how to type saved my life". This is because when he landed in Korea, his fellow marines were sent north to the fighting and he was sent south for administration duties.

Lawson began working at the Armstrong County Trust Bank in 1948 and rose to become President and CEO of the bank. He worked there for 45 years until his retirement in 1994. He was a lifetime member of Salem United Church of Christ (Hill's Church) having served on the Consistory and as Sunday School Treasurer. Lawson was a longtime member of the Kittanning Area Fireman's Band which he joined as a drummer in 1949. He enjoyed doing yard work, especially driving his Cub Cadet on his property in Sunnyside. His family was always a top priority with him and he loved getting together with them at Christmas time. He also looked forward to the Penn State and Steelers football games. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, daughters Andrea Schruers (spouse David Schruers) of Atlanta, GA; daughter Laurie Schrecengost of Meadville, PA. and grandson, Kent Schruers of Atlanta.

A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 6th at Salem United Church of Christ. Pastor Todd Marino will conduct the service. Burial will be at the Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be given to Salem UCC Cemetery fund, 116 Hills Church Rd, Kittanning, PA 16201 or Orphans of the Storm, 11878 State Rd. 85, Kittanning, PA 16201.