Obituaries
September 1, 2020

Frank Ellsworth Lusk Jr. – Athens, Ga., formerly of Monongahela

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Frank Ellsworth Lusk Jr., 79, of Athens, Ga., passed away on Aug. 5, 2020. Born on Jan. 11, 1941, in Charleroi, he was the son of the late Frank Ellsworth Lusk Sr. and Madeline Campbell. He was raised in Monongahela and graduated from Bentleyville High School in 1958. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Lusk. Survivors include his wife, Carol Anne Lusk; sons, Kevin (Bernadette) Lusk and Kyle (Stacey) Lusk; grandchildren, Nolan and Addie Lusk; brother, James Lusk (Sue Ellen); sisters, Marsha Louttit (Jim) and Janet Ryerson (Ralph); sister-in-law, Linda Pankiewicz; and nieces and nephews. LORD & STEPHENS WEST, 1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, Watkinsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.lordandstephens.com.

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