Lucille Futyma, 74, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, December 5th, surrounded by her family

Lucille was born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 1, 1948, a daughter of the late Aldona (Krasnisky) and George Lahutsky.

She was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church Mahanoy City.

She graduated from Mahanoy Area High School class of 1966

She was wife of the late August "Gus" Futyma.

Lucille is survived by a son, Francis Collins, of Ridley Park; a sister, Sheree, wife of Thomas Bashinsky, of Barnesville, a brother, George Lahutsky, of San Diego; stepchildren Gussie Futyma, Ann Futyma, Eric Futyma, and Christina Futyma McDermott; one niece Lori McCabe; step grandsons Doug Birrer, Gus Futyma , Peter Futyma, and Shane Santell;  and several step great grandchildren and 2 great grand nephews.

Lucille trained as a laboratory technician at Polyclinic Hospital in Harrisburg. After completing her training, she worked in St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. Several years later she worked in Ashland State Hospital in the hematology and histology departments. Before retiring, Lucille worked for the Department of Agriculture as laboratory technician in the histology department. Lucille was very active in her local chapter of AFSCME while working in Ashland and served as president for a period of time.

Lucille was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, stepmother, aunt and sister. She loved traveling with her husband, Gus, in his Ford Mustang. She also loved spending time with her family and close friends. Lucille especially treasured her time with her great granddaughter, Kayla Birrer. Lucille will be deeply missed by all. Some of Lucille's favorite things included crocheting, listening to 60's music and watching old TV shows and movies.

Office of Christian Burial and Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mahanoy City, at 11 AM on Friday, December 9th,  with Rev. James Carroll officiating.

Friends may call Thursday 6 to 8 PM and Friday 9 AM at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.

Interment at National Cemetery Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA.

Donations can be made to Wounded Warriors or Alzheimer's Association.