With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernard Stephen Lawless of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on July 12, 2023 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Francis Lawless and Rose Lawless (Turney); and his sister Patricia Kephart (Lawless). He is survived by : his wife Regina Anne Lawless (Reinke); his daughters, Debra Lawless-Gattone of Blue Anchor, NJ, Sharon O'Rourke (Scott) of Waterford, NJ, Margaret Lawless (Richard Redrow) of Pine Hill, NJ and Denise Bryant (Thomas) of Downingtown, PA; his grandchildren, Alexis Lawless-Gattone, Dylan Lawless-Gattone, Zane O'Rourke, Devin Lawless-Gattone, Caden Lawless and Zoe O'Rourke; his great grandchild Emma Bryant; and his sisters, Genevieve Phillips (George), Rosemarie Ravoni (Robert) and Kathleen Martin (Bruce). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in Bernard's name may be made to either the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) or Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E Cypress St, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James J. Terry Funeral Homes, Inc.

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July 20, 2023

Love, John and Lori McConville and family sent flowers

“You were a good man, Bernie. Love to your family and friends. We will miss you. Rest in Peace.”

July 16, 2023

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July 17, 2023

Cecille Bundy wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Kathy and Bruce: Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time of loss. Beautiful memories of your brother, Bernard, will always be there to comfort you in the coming days... With our deepest sympathy in your time of grief, The Bundy Family.”