Edward J. Lucyk born July 29, 1942, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. EJ, as he was known to all, was beloved because he was always working to make things better, representing his constituents and leading and loving his family.EJ was the son of the late Edward J. Lucyk and Lucy Lucyk. EJ was married to the late Patricia Guinan of Mahanoy City. He was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Lieberman. He is survived by his two children, Matthew and Tara, son-in-law, Todd, grandchildren, Lucy and Margaux, brother Dan and nieces.
EJ graduated from St. Casimir’s Parochial School, Mahanoy City and Mahanoy Area High School. He then graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1964 and served eight years on active duty with the U.S. Army, including two tours of duty as Captain in the Republic of Vietnam from 1965 to 1966 and 1969 to 1970. He earned a Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. While in the service, he attended and graduated from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and was awarded a master’s degree in business administration. EJ was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1980 and served 11 terms, including as Democratic Chairman of the House Veteran Affairs Committee and Democratic Chairman of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee.
EJ was an outstanding high school football player, named First Team UPI-All State Center and to the Pennsylvania Big 33 Team.
EJ was a hero to all he supported and a treasure to his community. In retirement, his favorite activities were fishing on his boat, spending time with his grandchildren, hanging at the American Legion and being with his best friend,his dog, Mia.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated by the Rev. Robert Finlan on Saturday morning at 11 AM from St. Richard's Church in Barnesville.  Military honors will be rendered at the church immediately after Mass.  Friends may call at the church beginning at 9 AM.  Contributions in his name the the Mahanoy City Public Library or American Legion Post 74 would be appreciated by the family and will be accepted at the visitation.