Paul L. Lucas Jr.
Paul L. “Punka” Lucas Jr., 72, of Bradys Bend died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Allegheny General Hospital.
Born July 24, 1948, in Kittanning, he was the son of Paul L. and Thelma “Louise” (McLaughlin) Lucas. After the early death of his mother, Paul was raised by a special aunt, Martha Ritchey.
On Aug. 21, 1971, Paul married the former Paula B. Lewis. She survives.
Paul spent his career as a hydrotreater operator at Penreco, retiring after 42 years.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Paul served his country during the Vietnam era as a jet engine mechanic. He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Medal, 900-3.Paul was a member of St. Patrick Church in Bradys Bend, and the American Legion Post 488. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.Surviving are his wife, Paula Lucas of Bradys Bend; three sons, Eric Lucas and his wife, Barbara, of Roseville, Pa., Robert Lucas and his wife, Sharon, of Bradys Bend, and Todd Lucas and his wife, Jennifer, of Bradys Bend.Paul is also survived by one sister, Pauline Greenwalt and her husband, Richard, of East Brady; one brother-in-law, Thomas and his wife, Deb Lewis, of Florida; five grandchildren, Evan (Brittany) Lucas, Kiera Lucas, Cecelia Henry, Olivia DeBacco and Carleigh Lucas; and one great-grandchild, Maverick Lucas.Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and his aunt, Martha Ritchey.LUCAS — Services for Paul L. Lucas Jr., who died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, will be private.He will be buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direction of Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, East Brady.The Lucas family asks that memorials be made in Paul's name to the East Brady Ambulance, P.O. Box 325, East Brady, PA 16028, or the East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, 701 Graham St., East Brady, PA 16028.To view or express condolences, please visit www.buechelefuneralhome.com.
