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George Luketic SR
George Luketic Sr., 87, of Cowansville, passed away Wednesday, November 19,
2008, at his residence.
He was born May 11, 1921, in Red Bank, the son of the late Peter and Helen
(Maestrovich) Luketic.
He attended Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington, Pa.
He retired from Fawn Coal Mines in 1982.
He served in the Army in the Philippines and on several islands during World War
II with the 1st Cavalry Division, where he received a Purple Heart.
He was of the Catholic faith.
He was a wonderful husband, father and pap, with a great sense of humor. John
Wayne was his idol. He was a Ford man and loved his truck. He also loved fishing
and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Betty (Tarr) Luketic, whom he married in October
1946; sons, George Luketic Jr., of Cowansville, John Luketic, of Apollo, and
Joseph Luketic, of Templeton; daughter, Mary Jo Luketic, of Cowansville; nine
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Peter Luketic, of Cowansville,
and sister, Millie Luketich, of Kittanning.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two infant children;
and brothers, Frank Luketic, Nick Luketich, Paul Luketic and Mark
Luketich.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the
SNYDER-CRISSMAN FUNERAL HOME in Cowansville. Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Toy as celebrant.
Interment will be in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, Cowansville, Pa.
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