Obituaries
February 26, 2025

Stanley Lucas – Finleyville

Stanley Lucas, 65, of Finleyville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. He was born Sept. 18, 1959, in New Eagle, a son of the late George and Agnes Lucas. Stan worked as a mechanic at the former Lucas Mobile Gas Station in Finleyville. He enjoyed going to concerts, music and in his younger days, riding motorcycles. Stan took pride in his restoration of a vintage truck. Surviving are two brothers, Jerome and Mark Lucas; one sister, Regina Lucas (Dennis McAteer); one nephew, Matthew Lucas; one ni...

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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
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