Obituaries
July 13, 2020

Steven W. Lutska – Monessen

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Steven W. Lutska, 68, of Monessen, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, in Mon Valley Hospital of Carroll Township. He was born in Charleroi on July 1, 1952, son of the late Elmer and Theresa Beeman Lutska. Steve served his country in the United States Army, having been in Vietnam. Upon discharge from the Army, he served in the National Guard. He had graduated from California University of Pennsylvania and had been employed by Westmoreland County as a supervisor with Children’s Youth Services. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Shrader Lutska; son, Brant Lutska; daughter, Mandy and husband Chas Bock; grandchildren, Samantha and Benjamin Bock; brothers, Craig Lutska and Chris and wife Billie Jo Lutska; sister, Barbara and husband Rex McKinney; and several nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19, the family did not want anyone to risk attending. Private funeral services were entrusted to RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., 1209 Grand Blvd., Monessen. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.rhomefuneralhome.com

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