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Luke Stashak Obituary

Luke Stashak October 23, 1995 March 31, 2018 Luke Stashak, 22, of State College, died on March 31, 2018, at home. He was born on October 23, 1995, in Media, the son of Karl Stashak and Suzanne Reynolds. He attended State College schools and graduated from State College High School in 2015, where he received honor roll every semester. He attended the LifeLink program at Penn State University in 2017. Luke was employed in the kitchen at Champs in downtown State College. Prior to that, he worked at the Waffle Shop for six years. His interests included family, photography, fishing, rapping and writing poetry and lyrics. Luke is survived by his parents, Karl Stashak and Suzanne Reynolds; aunt, Barbara Hamilton and husband, Mike Galasso; uncles, Eric Stashak, James Reynolds and wife, Sheila; Mark King; cousins, Andrea Nicholson, Tom Reynolds, Jennifer Reynolds, Brian Reynolds and Emily Reynolds. Luke was preceded in death by grandparents, Fred and Rita Stashak and Adelbert and Doris Reynolds, as well as aunt, Karen King and uncle, Thomas Reynolds. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 7, 2017, at Stepping Stones Community Church, 848 Science Park Road, State College. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m., at the church, with the Senior Pastor Dave Michel officiating. Burial will be in Boalsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stepping Stones Community Church, 848 Science Park Road, State College, PA 16803. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome. com or visit us on Facebook.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Apr. 4, 2018.

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Alana Alexis Kris

April 1, 2024

Sending Prayers that you're never forgotten.

Alana Alexis Kris Harpster

March 29, 2022

Always in our Thoughts never forgotten.

Alana Alexis Kris Harpster

March 29, 2020

Remembering the time with my Daughters and me. We'll always remember Luke from State High. Your in very special place were everything is Beautiful.

Richard & Kathy Murray

April 10, 2018

Karl and family thinking of you every day. Time heals, keep Luke's memory in your heart.

S.Liisa Robbins-Scheltz

April 7, 2018

Moments are what we have left to remember; I recall the times you were there taking photographs during family events, happy or sad. I wish strength for your family at this time

robert/shirley tussey

April 7, 2018

Our deepest sympathy

Kris Harpster

April 4, 2018

Sadden to hear of Luke death. Many prayer to comfort you and your family at this time. Luke is in a better place where he has a special assignment to do now. My you know Luke was a Great kid. My deepest condolences

April 4, 2018

Karl And Family, My heart breaks for you. There is no worse pain than losing a child. My prayers are with you at this time and hope you think of all the good times.The Lord is looking after LUKE until you see him again. Shirley Martin

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