HANKOWITZ LAWRENCE M. Age 76, of Bethel Park, passed away on April 21, 2017. Husband of Charlene (Gurley Brickner); father of Stacy (Mark) Reis; brother of Paul G. Hankowitz; uncle to many nieces and nephews; and loving neighbors. He was a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, worked as an interior designer for many businesses in Pittsburgh. He studied Garden Design and visited Japan, England, Africa and Iceland bringing their influence into the business he owned, Artist Gardens. Lawrence was a member of the Chrysanthemum Society of Pittsburgh, judging and winning many ribbons and trophies. He was a member of the Rock Garden Society of Pittsburgh. His latest design was a rock garden at the Aviary of Pittsburgh. He has many loyal customers in the Pittsburgh areas who he has designed gardens for. He is a member of the Photographic Section of the Academy of Science and Art, where he has made many long time friends who he has traveled with all over the United States, photographing and developing his photos. Photographic Gallery showings included University of Pittsburgh School of Law Library and Dormont Library. He will be greatly missed by many. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday on 2:30 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, Pleasant Hills. Memorial donations may be made to D.A.S.A Mediation, P.O. Box 1199 Windsor, CA 95492-1199, DASAmediation. org or Inpatient Hospice Unit, 4818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. www.jeffersonmemorial.biz Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb