Edward P. Lycoff

Edward P. " Buki " Lycoff , 91, Frackville, passed away peacefully Tuesday at Schuylkill Medical Center, East Norwegian St., Pottsville.

Born in Frackville he was a son of the late Alex and Margaret Lycoff. He had been employed as a liquor salesman for Hiram Walker for several years until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Frackville.

Buki was a WW II veteran of the US Army having served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was a member of Frackville American Legion Post # 398, life member of Frackville Elks Lodge # 1533 and a member of Frackville Area Senior Citizens.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Anne ( Budnavage ) Lycoff in May 2015 and a brother William Lycoff.

The last member of his immediate family he is survived by his niece and caregiver Linda Najda, Gilberton and by several additional nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Annunciation B.V.M. Catholic Church, Frackville, with Rev. Robert T. Finlan, pastor , as the celebrant. Interment, with full military honors, will be in the parish cemetery, Englewood, Frackville. Friends may call at the church on Monday morning from 10 a.m. until time of Mass.