\t\t\tFrederick Lubas \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Frederick Lubas, 89, passed away November 13, 2025 in his Lower Alsace Township home,<\/p>\n
where he lived the last 55 years of his life, his dog Bow at the foot of his bed.<\/p>\n
He was born in Reading, a son of the late Frank and Mary Lubas.<\/p>\n
Fred ran track and played football for Central Catholic class of 1954. He was a medal winner<\/p>\n
at the Penn Relays with his one mile relay team. He loved fishing, watching Eagles games<\/p>\n
and visiting local diners in his golden years. He was loved by all.<\/p>\n
After high school, Fred served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958<\/p>\n
at Loring Air Force base in Maine. Fred was a patrolman for the City of Reading from 1961 to 1982.<\/p>\n
He was honored in 1962 by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for his courage<\/p>\n
and honor for the performance of his duties. He also worked security for Lucent Technologies<\/p>\n
until the closure of the plant. From age 70 to 80, Fred was a teacher\u2019s aide and cared for<\/p>\n
severely autistic children at the Reading School District. Whenever he missed class, the students<\/p>\n
would be upset and the other aides would have to tell the children \u201cdon\u2019t worry your<\/p>\n
dad will be back tomorrow\u201d.<\/p>\n
He is survived by a son, Larry Lubas and his partner, Angelina Longo, grandson, Michael Lubas<\/p>\n
and spouse, Kateryna, great grandson, Noah and great granddaughter, Hanna,<\/p>\n
granddaughter, Judy (Lubas) Merkle and spouse, Devon and great grandson, Calvin Merkle.<\/p>\n
Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Kathy Lubas, grandson, Austin Lubas and spouse, Olivia,<\/p>\n
granddaughter, Chelsea (Lubas) Kingle and spouse, Randy, great grandsons: Davie Wayne Lubas<\/p>\n
and Randy Kingle III. He was pre-deceased by his first wife Dorothy (Kindlick) Lubas, his son,<\/p>\n
Wayne D. Lubas, his sister, Joanne (Lubas) Ambrose and his second wife, Annette Lubas.<\/p>\n
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 21st at 10:00 AM in<\/p>\n
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 250 S. 12th Street, Reading, PA 19602.<\/p>\n
Friends may pay their condolences on Thursday, November 20th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM<\/p>\n
at the Gallman-Sonoski Funeral home, 910 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602 and again<\/p>\n
on Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary\u2019s Cemetery.<\/p>\n