Robert A. Luke, 77, of South Avenue, Bradford, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 5, 1941 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert J. and Dorothy I. (Layfield) Luke. He was a 1959 graduate of St. Bernard School.
On August 19, 1978, in Limestone NY, he married Sally (Trumbull) Luke who survives.
Bob was employed for 42 years by the U.S. Forestry Service at the Bradford Ranger Station.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening and was well know for his blueberry patch. His greatest joy was spending time with his family at camp.
He is survived by his wife Sally, of 40 years, three daughters, Debbie Luke, of Bradford, Amy Luke, of Slippery Rock, and Tracy (Jason) Blake of Bradford, four sons, Richard Luke, Robert Luke, Shawn Luke, and David (Kay) Newman all of Bradford, 12 grandchildren, Katelyn, Caleb, Steven, William, Natalie, Haley, Allyson, Amanda, Daniel, Lane, Richard and Justin, 6 great grandchildren, two brothers, James Luke, of Dundee, NY, and Raymond (Cathy) Luke of Curwensville, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson Michael Lewis, and one sister-in-law, Marilyn Luke.
Friends will be received on Saturday May 4, 2019, from 10:00 am to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral services will be held at noon with Rev. Raymond Gramatta, pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to the American Lung Association, 352 West 8th St. Erie PA 16501.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com