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David C. Lucas, 89, of Bellefonte, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born on Sept. 29, 1937, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Oden Lucas and Nellie (Dunlap) Breon. He married his beloved wife, Linda (Miller) Lucas, who survives him at home after sharing 46 years of marriage.
David proudly served his country in the United States Navy from January 1955 until he was honorably discharged in July 1958. He owned and operated Dave Lucas Trucking for 50 years until his retirement.
In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by their children, Edward McCloskey and Jonathan McCloskey, both of Yarnell, Jennifer Spence, who was like a daughter to him, and a sister, Beverly Tressler, of Bellefonte, and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, Donald Miller (Kitty), and William Rogers, and sisters-in-law, Hazel Mitchell and Nancy Sayers.
Dave was a member of F&AM Lodge #268 in Bellefonte. He taught diesel hydraulics and CDL at CPI. When he wasn't driving trucks, he enjoyed going hunting. Dave was an avid animal lover and adored his Rosie!
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., with a masonic service to immediately follow visitation at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 135 W. Main Street, Howard. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Bo King officiating. Burial services with full military honors will follow at Schenck's Cemetery in Howard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of David to the Howard United Methodist Church for the food bank at 144 W. Main Street, Howard, PA 16841.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com