Feb 27, 2023

Lawrence A. Sanner, 82, of Waynesburg, and formerly of Nemacolin, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, in his home.

He was born May 13, 1940, in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, a son of the late Earl L. and Mary J. Lyons Sanner.

Mr. Sanner began his working career at the company store in Nemacolin, and then worked for Norandex Building Materials, in Ohio, as the warehouse manager. He later worked at the Nemacolin Mine and the Emerald Mine in Greene County.

Mr. Sanner was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and was a taxidermist for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and his Alpacas.

On August 22, 1959, he married Sandra L. Phillips, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Christine M. Spencer, of Waynesburg, Diane C. Hutchinson, of Waynesburg and Linda L. Schiffbauer (James), of Nemacolin; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Robert Sanner (Marilyn), of Timberlake, Ohio, Earl Sanner, Jr. (Sharlee) and Russell Sanner, both of Waynesburg, Gene Sanner (Debbie), of Nemacolin and Carl Sanner (Jackie), of Carmichaels; two sisters, Delores DiBiase, of Mentor, Ohio and Deborah Bregan (Robert), of Nemacolin; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased is a grandson, Fred H. Spencer, III; a sister, Carolyn Sanner, who died in childhood; and a son-in-law, Fred H. Spencer, Jr.

The family would like to thank the staff at Amedisys Hospice for their dedication and support during this most difficult time.

There will be no public viewing and private funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Yoskovich Funeral Home, (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, Funeral Director, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels.

For additional information and to sign the online guest book, please visit YoskovichFH.com.