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Janice L. Drake, 83, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Budd I. Sr. and Mary T. (Budd) Lucas.
On Aug. 12, 1966, in Tyrone, she married Lynn "Slug" Drake, who survives.
She was the mother of the late Kevin R. Lucas and Crystal D. (Stephen) Seltzer, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Christine Lucas; four grandchildren: Korrin (Kevin) Lucas-Smith, Tyler (Brooklyn) Lucas, Abigail Seltzer and Lydia Seltzer; and four great-grandchildren: Lasair, Faelan, Torin and Ada.
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Budd Jr., Joseph and Kerry Lucas.
Janice was a 1961 graduate of Tyrone High School and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She retired from the Tyrone Area School District as a dietary aide in 2005.
She loved traveling, playing cards and other games, spending time with friends and going to events, especially with her grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the funeral home, with Pastor Susan Gingery officiating.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 1200 Logan Ave., Tyrone, PA 16686.
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