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Thelma M. Lutchkus, 89

March 05, 2017

Thelma M. Lutchkus, 89, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
She was the wife of the late Anthony M. Lutchkus, Sr. who died in 2001. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Anna M. Hostetter Bolbach.
Thelma had been a homemaker and had also worked as a nurse’s aide at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was a 1945 graduate of JP McCaskey High School. She enjoyed bowling, cooking and loved to spend time with her family. She had served as the social club coordinator for the Blind Assn.
Thelma was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Being born on the Fourth of July, Thelma always told people she was a “firecracker” and not a “hisser”.
She is survived by her children, both of Leola: John M. married to Sue Lutchkus and Kathleen M. married to James Sheaffer; her 10 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and her 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Jr., her sister, Betty Urban, and by her 2 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Friends will be received on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA from 9:30-10:30AM. Mass will be celebrated at 11AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602, with interment to follow in Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at the above address.

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March 15, 2017

Iwill never forget your kindness when I was a child.
God Bless you Godmother! 
Love,
Cindy Smith Shomo

March 10, 2017

Our thought and prayers go out to the Lutchkus family. So sorry for your loss. Scott & Lori Ravegum

March 08, 2017

Dear John and Kathy,
I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing.  I have fond memories of Nan’s kindness and welcoming personality whenever I would visit the Lutchkus home.  She loved when John, Jim Sheaffer, Don Lentz and I would spend summer nights playing pinochle at her dining room table.  Those nights were never about playing cards.  It was Nan’s shear joy over our presence that made us want to be there and the memory of her joy and hospitality will last a lifetime for me.
Doug Martin 

March 08, 2017

Dear John , Kathy & family
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.  You all are in our thoughts and prayers. 
Love from the Elizabeth & Edward Ginther, Keitsocks, Goddards and Strencosky families.

Visitation
Friday, March 10, 2017
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Friday, March 10, 2017
11:00 AM
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501 E. Orange St.
Lancaster, PA
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