William J. Lukach

1955-2020

On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Bill Lukach passed away unexpectedly at the Uniontown Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Uniontown, Bill was born on March 8, 1955, the son of the late Betty (Duritsa) and William G. Lukach.  Growing up with a family dairy farm, Bill loved the Fayette County Fair and participating in the 4-H club.  He graduated from Laurel Highlands High School in 1973 and earned his bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he played college football, joined the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, and lives on in immortality from his appearance with his frat brothers in the Paul Newman film, Slapshot .   Bill enjoyed many years coaching recreational soccer, CYO basketball, and RW Clark t-ball.  He was an active parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Church as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus.   Bill most recently retired from his position as the Chief Assessor for Fayette County to spend time with his family.

A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Bill was preceded in death by his wife Patricia M. Lukach, parents Betty and William G. Lukach, and father-in-law Gerald P. McBride.  He will be fondly remembered by his children Becky Macino and husband Marcus, Michael Lukach, and David Lukach; granddaughters Erica and Lila Macino; sisters Marlene Bandzuch and husband Bill, Donna Berkshire, and Barbie Atz and husband Bob; mother-in-law Shirley McBride; brother-in-law G. Daniel McBride and wife Mary; as well as many nieces, nephews, and their children.

There will be a private family gathering on Wednesday at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Extension Uniontown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at St. Mary's (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, 61 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown. Private Interment at Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in memory of Bill's wife Patty Lukach to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society