John A. Lukon, 87, of New Derry, died Sunday March 26, 2023 in Excela Latrobe Hospital. He was born February 12, 1936 in Beatty, a son of the late Andy and Catherine Dofollo Lukon.
John had worked for the Derry Twp. Municipal Authority. He played on several Derry Unity Baseball League Teams and was known as an outstanding pitcher. Some of his enjoyments came from going to the "Lukon Camp" in Potter County, sitting on his porch to read his newspaper, listening to sports on the radio, Dog Races, a good poker game and going to the Casinos. He was a member of the Derry Rod & Gun Club and various other social clubs.
In adition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Angela M. Quinn and her husband Matthew, a brother Paul Lukon and a sister Ann Marie Burrick.
He is survived by his loving wife Rose Malik Lukon,
his sons; John F.Lukon (Danielle) of Derry, David A.
Lukon of Latrobe and Andrew M. Lukon of Derry, brothers; Joseph Lukon of New Derry ,Charles Lukon of New Derry, Robert Lukon (Julie) of Latrobe, Michael Lukon (Patty) of New Derry, sisters; Frances Polinsky of New Derry, Elizabeth Ankney (William) of New Derry, Theresa Bundy of Derry and Cathy Lukon of New Hampshire. Four grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Wednesday from 6-9pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry where a service will be conducted Thursday at 10am. Interment will follow in the Coles Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.