Marlene Lucas, “Mem” 88, of Main Street, Lavelle, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at her residence.  Born in Barry Township, February 1, 1936, she was the daughter of Percy and Margaret Geist Deeter.  Marlene was a loving homemaker and housewife, taking care of her large family.  She loved jig saw puzzles, cooking, crocheting, and going to casinos.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.  Marlene was a member of Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland.  Preceding her in death was her husband of 56 years, Alfred “Toppy” Lucas, passing on January 24, 2008, sons; Alfred Lucas Jr., and Dean Lucas, grandson, William Miller Jr., sisters; Leoma Carl, Blanche Kimmel, Ruth Carl, Margaret Reichenbach, and Larae Lucas, also brothers; Paul, Elwood, Junior, Glen and Donald Deeter.

Survivors

Daughters:  Sandra wife of William Miller, Ashland, Gail Zerby and her companion, Richard Stoker, Germanville, Shelia wife of Robert Dengler, Taylorsville, Lisa wife of Charles Johnson, Lavelle

Sons:  Ralph Lucas, Ashland, Michael Lucas and his wife Eva, Mowry, Randy Lucas and his wife Angi, Lavelle

Sisters:  June wife of Ivan Sweinhart, Barry Township, and Dorothy Ann Conniff, Ashland

Brother:  Richard Deeter, Barry Township

21 Grandchildren, 43 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren

Many nieces and nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Marlene’s Life, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 11 AM, in Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland, PA. Officiating will be Rev. Dana Heckman Beil, pastor of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland.  A viewing in the church will begin at 9 AM until the funeral service.  Interment will follow in the Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle.  The family request memorials be made to the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge, 110 W. Laurel Ave., Cheltenham, PA., 19012.  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.