Shirley Lukach Obituary
Shirley S. Lukach (nee Spangler), of West Chester, PA, passed away on May 4, 2025.
Born in Allentown, PA in 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (nee Guldner) Spangler. Shirley enjoyed hosting family parties and bowling. She was an avid Penn State supporter and Tiger Woods' biggest fan. Shirley was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. She loved to spend her winters in Cocoa Beach, FL.
Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Lukach, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage; loving mother of Donna Golden (Charles); caring grandmother of Kyle (Meghan), Kenneth, and Neil and great-grandmother of Caelan and Isla; dear sister of Barbara Grabarits (the late Anthony) and the late Robert Spangler, Jr.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 10:30-11:00 AM Friday, May 9, 2025 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, would be appreciated.
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