OBIT: Rudy LUCAS, 2006, Boswell, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- LUCAS, Rudy 10/05/06 Daily American Rudy Lucas, 91, Boswell, Jenner Township, died Oct. 4, 2006, at Beverly Healthcare, Richland. Born Aug. 30, 1915, in Boswell, son of Julius and Veronica (Sabo) Lucas. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 50 years, Ruthelene (Deeds), on Jan. 12, 1991; son, Dean; daughter- in-law, Patricia Ann (Sopich) Lucas; brother, Jamesway; and sister, Mary Hite. Survived by son, David D., married to the former Linda Charlton, Jenner Township; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and sister, Margaret Krause, Washington, Mich. Retired welder from former Bethlehem Steel, Gautier Division. Along with his wife, he was caretaker for the former Crippled Children Summer Camp, Jenner Township, for more than 30 years. He was a charter member of Ferndale Sportsmen's club, an accomplished artist, musician and wood worker and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Viewing will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 227 Allegheny St., Boswell, where a service will be held at noon Saturday. The Rev. Dennis L. Doebler officiating. Interment, Mount Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rudy's memory may be made to Children's Institute, 1405 Shady Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-1350.