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1959
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2025
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Lance Dudeck Obituary
Lance was born Jan. 27, 1959, in Butler, a son of Carl R. Sr. and Frances E. Wentzel Dudeck.
He was a 1977 graduate of Butler Senior High School and later received his bachelor's degree from Edinboro University.
Lance was a data systems manager for Trumbull County Children's Services, retiring in September 2025.
Lance will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family, his wife, the former Pamela J. Runkle, whom he married Dec. 28, 1985; his daughter, Lauren (Andrew) Smith, of Cortland, Ohio; his son, Phillip (Katlyn) Dudeck, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; a grandson, Owen Smith; and his mother, Frances E. Dudeck, of Butler.
He also leaves his siblings, Carl Dudeck Jr., of Harrisburg, Keith (Pamela) Dudeck, of Ruffsdale, Pa., and Leatha (Paul) Baker, of Evans City.
Lance's father preceded him in death.
DUDECK - There will be calling hours for Lance F. Dudeck, who died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 24, and from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at KYLE FUNERAL HOMES VIENNA CHAPEL, 4471 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, Ohio 44473.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Vienna, with the Rev. Steven Agostino officiating.
Lance will be laid to rest at St. Michael's Cemetery in Greenville, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 4453 Warren-Sharon Road Vienna, OH 44473; or Glioblastoma Foundation, P.O. Box 62066 Durham, NC 27715.
Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home's website at www.kylefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lance Dudeck
Christine Grenci
October 31, 2025
Leatha - Justin & I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. You have our deepest condolences and we’re keeping your family in our prayers.
Christine Grenci
Shelly West
October 23, 2025
Leatha, I was saddened to see that Lance passed. You have my deepest condolences; so sorry for your family´s loss.
Shelly West
Susan Carol Zulick-Check (Hollefreund)
October 22, 2025
I had many happy memories of Lance growing up in my neighborhood and hanging out with Lance, Vicki, Tim, and me. Lance was a kind friend. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Jim Orenchak
October 22, 2025
Lance was a great guy! He always had something positive to say. I'll keep Pam, Lance's wife, in my prayers.
Howard Schleihauf
October 22, 2025
What a great time we spent at Edinboro.
Stacey Nicholas
October 21, 2025
In the past, I had worked with Lance for many years and he was a very nice person and my deepest sympathies go out to the family.
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