James Foster “Jim” Lukens Jr., 79, of S. Wayne St., Lewistown, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born Nov. 11, 1939, in his lifelong home on S. Wayne St., he was the son of the late James F. Lukens Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth “Ning” Miller. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Esther L. Kline and Hanna E. Loucks, of Lewistown.
He is survived by: his wife, Rita Gay Lukens, whom he married in 1961; his daughters, Teresa A. Lukens-Gable and husband, James, of Lewistown, Tracy Trapp and husband, William, and his daughter Elysia of Bethlehem, PA; and his grandson, Arron Lukens-Gable and girlfriend, Angelina Racine, of New York, NY.
“Luke” was a graduate of Lewistown High School, class of 1957, where he sang in the choir and lettered in soccer. He continued his education at George Washington University and was a graduate of Penn State. He was also awarded a Fellowship at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Jim developed his first roll of photographic film while in high school and was employed at James Keppler’s portrait studio. He learned photojournalism skills from the late Charles W. Swartz then secured full-time employment in the photography department of the FBI where he regularly was called on to photograph current presidents of the United States, attorneys general, and visiting dignitaries.
The U.S. government credentialed Jim for later employment at Standard Steel in Burnham, as a metallographer and microscopist in the iron and steel industry.
Jim returned to photography at Penn State’s Graphic and Photographic Services where he was promoted to Assistant Director, then Director.
While employed at Penn State, Jim was nominated for a Fulbrite-Hays Scholarship and was recognized as an expert in photography and photo-interpretation by a U.S. federal court.
After retiring from PSU, Jim worked at NAPA Auto Parts in Lewistown, maintained a traditional photographic darkroom, taught evening photography classes, judged photos and lectured nationally.
His photos hang in various galleries, homes, and offices around the world, and appeared in prominent magazines and journals of the trade.
Jim also was Leader and Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts of America, enjoyed antiquing, restoring his 1967 Corvair and attending performances of American Ballet Theatre where his grandson is a soloist.
All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
A private interment will take place at Juniata Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be made to Minsi Trails Counsel, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefunera lhome.com.
Born Nov. 11, 1939, in his lifelong home on S. Wayne St., he was the son of the late James F. Lukens Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth “Ning” Miller. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Esther L. Kline and Hanna E. Loucks, of Lewistown.
He is survived by: his wife, Rita Gay Lukens, whom he married in 1961; his daughters, Teresa A. Lukens-Gable and husband, James, of Lewistown, Tracy Trapp and husband, William, and his daughter Elysia of Bethlehem, PA; and his grandson, Arron Lukens-Gable and girlfriend, Angelina Racine, of New York, NY.
“Luke” was a graduate of Lewistown High School, class of 1957, where he sang in the choir and lettered in soccer. He continued his education at George Washington University and was a graduate of Penn State. He was also awarded a Fellowship at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Jim developed his first roll of photographic film while in high school and was employed at James Keppler’s portrait studio. He learned photojournalism skills from the late Charles W. Swartz then secured full-time employment in the photography department of the FBI where he regularly was called on to photograph current presidents of the United States, attorneys general, and visiting dignitaries.
The U.S. government credentialed Jim for later employment at Standard Steel in Burnham, as a metallographer and microscopist in the iron and steel industry.
Jim returned to photography at Penn State’s Graphic and Photographic Services where he was promoted to Assistant Director, then Director.
While employed at Penn State, Jim was nominated for a Fulbrite-Hays Scholarship and was recognized as an expert in photography and photo-interpretation by a U.S. federal court.
After retiring from PSU, Jim worked at NAPA Auto Parts in Lewistown, maintained a traditional photographic darkroom, taught evening photography classes, judged photos and lectured nationally.
His photos hang in various galleries, homes, and offices around the world, and appeared in prominent magazines and journals of the trade.
Jim also was Leader and Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts of America, enjoyed antiquing, restoring his 1967 Corvair and attending performances of American Ballet Theatre where his grandson is a soloist.
All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
A private interment will take place at Juniata Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be made to Minsi Trails Counsel, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefunera lhome.com.
James Foster “Jim” Lukens Jr., 79, of S. Wayne St., Lewistown, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born Nov. 11, 1939, in his lifelong home on S. Wayne St., he was the son of the late James F. Lukens Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth “Ning” Miller. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Esther L. Kline and Hanna E. Loucks, of Lewistown.
He is survived by: his wife, Rita Gay Lukens, whom he married in 1961; his daughters, Teresa A. Lukens-Gable and husband, James, of Lewistown, Tracy Trapp and husband, William, and his daughter Elysia of Bethlehem, PA; and his grandson, Arron Lukens-Gable and girlfriend, Angelina Racine, of New York, NY.
“Luke” was a graduate of Lewistown High School, class of 1957, where he sang in the choir and lettered in soccer. He continued his education at George Washington University and was a graduate of Penn State. He was also awarded a Fellowship at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Jim developed his first roll of photographic film while in high school and was employed at James Keppler’s portrait studio. He learned photojournalism skills from the late Charles W. Swartz then secured full-time employment in the photography department of the FBI where he regularly was called on to photograph current presidents of the United States, attorneys general, and visiting dignitaries.
The U.S. government credentialed Jim for later employment at Standard Steel in Burnham, as a metallographer and microscopist in the iron and steel industry.
Jim returned to photography at Penn State’s Graphic and Photographic Services where he was promoted to Assistant Director, then Director.
While employed at Penn State, Jim was nominated for a Fulbrite-Hays Scholarship and was recognized as an expert in photography and photo-interpretation by a U.S. federal court.
After retiring from PSU, Jim worked at NAPA Auto Parts in Lewistown, maintained a traditional photographic darkroom, taught evening photography classes, judged photos and lectured nationally.
His photos hang in various galleries, homes, and offices around the world, and appeared in prominent magazines and journals of the trade.
Jim also was Leader and Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts of America, enjoyed antiquing, restoring his 1967 Corvair and attending performances of American Ballet Theatre where his grandson is a soloist.
All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
A private interment will take place at Juniata Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be made to Minsi Trails Counsel, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefunera lhome.com.
Born Nov. 11, 1939, in his lifelong home on S. Wayne St., he was the son of the late James F. Lukens Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth “Ning” Miller. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Esther L. Kline and Hanna E. Loucks, of Lewistown.
He is survived by: his wife, Rita Gay Lukens, whom he married in 1961; his daughters, Teresa A. Lukens-Gable and husband, James, of Lewistown, Tracy Trapp and husband, William, and his daughter Elysia of Bethlehem, PA; and his grandson, Arron Lukens-Gable and girlfriend, Angelina Racine, of New York, NY.
“Luke” was a graduate of Lewistown High School, class of 1957, where he sang in the choir and lettered in soccer. He continued his education at George Washington University and was a graduate of Penn State. He was also awarded a Fellowship at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Jim developed his first roll of photographic film while in high school and was employed at James Keppler’s portrait studio. He learned photojournalism skills from the late Charles W. Swartz then secured full-time employment in the photography department of the FBI where he regularly was called on to photograph current presidents of the United States, attorneys general, and visiting dignitaries.
The U.S. government credentialed Jim for later employment at Standard Steel in Burnham, as a metallographer and microscopist in the iron and steel industry.
Jim returned to photography at Penn State’s Graphic and Photographic Services where he was promoted to Assistant Director, then Director.
While employed at Penn State, Jim was nominated for a Fulbrite-Hays Scholarship and was recognized as an expert in photography and photo-interpretation by a U.S. federal court.
After retiring from PSU, Jim worked at NAPA Auto Parts in Lewistown, maintained a traditional photographic darkroom, taught evening photography classes, judged photos and lectured nationally.
His photos hang in various galleries, homes, and offices around the world, and appeared in prominent magazines and journals of the trade.
Jim also was Leader and Merit Badge Counselor for Boy Scouts of America, enjoyed antiquing, restoring his 1967 Corvair and attending performances of American Ballet Theatre where his grandson is a soloist.
All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
A private interment will take place at Juniata Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be made to Minsi Trails Counsel, Boy Scouts of America, PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefunera lhome.com.
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