Luke Scipioni

Luke Scipioni passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center after a nine month courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Luke was born in Lebanon on June 4, 1937 to Miriam G. and Luke A. Scipioni. Luke is survived by his wife and best friend of 47 years Marijane Smith; son Luke Todd Scipioni husband of Jennifer S.; four grandchildren, Luke Tyler, Joshua D., Hanna H., Maximus T.; siblings, Tonita Stoll, Barbara Foltin, William Scipioni and Nicholas Scipioni; uncle Louis Scipioni and wife Ruth; aunts, Minnie Anspach and Gloria Ebling along with several nieces and nephews. Luke was a graduate of Millersville University, Class of 1959 and Temple University, Class of 1965. He was employed by Cornwall Lebanon school district for 37 years as a biology and anatomy teacher. He also coached Cedar Crest basketball for 23 years. Luke was a pep club advisor for 20 years, Science department chairman, helped to establish Cedar Crest Booster club, and previously served on the Falcon foundation board. He was a member of Mary Gate of Heaven Church where he served as a lector. He was a life member of the Lebanon county Educational Honor society. After his school retirement, he was employed by South Lebanon Township as park director for five years. Luke enjoyed reading, attending Cedar Crest and Lebanon Valley basketball games, his grandchildren sports activities, Hershey and New York Theater productions. He was an ardent Duke and Phillies fan. Luke enjoyed traveling to Hilton Head, SC and Ocean City, MD, cruising to various Caribbean ports and participating in the Y at the VA cardiac exercise group. Luke touched the lives of many as he was a very special person. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM from Mary Gate of Heaven Church, 188 W. McKinley Ave., Myerstown. Interment will be in Iona Cemetery, S. Lebanon Twp. Friends may call on Monday from 9-11 AM prior to the service at the church. Please omit flowers. Contributions in Luke's memory may be made to establish a Luke Scipioni Memorial Scholarship Fund at Cedar Crest High School, 115 E. Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA 17042; or Mary Gate of Heaven Church, P.O. Box 227, 188 McKinley Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067-0227. PDF Printable Version

Luke Scipioni

June 4, 1937 - December 22, 2008