Leonora J. Lucash

YORK- Leonora J. Lucash, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Francis Lucash to whom she was married 60 years.

Born on November 28, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI, she was a daughter of the late MacGregor and Mary (Stewart) Jones. She was in the first graduating class of York Suburban High School in 1960. She graduated from Lycoming College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Leonora (Norey) began her career as a kindergarten teacher at East York Elementary School, where she met her husband. From 1966 to 1986, she devoted her time to being a homemaker. In 1986, she returned to the education field as a teacher’s assistant in a preschool handicapped class in Cranford, New Jersey, where she continued working until her retirement in 1999.

Norey was a devoted member of Yorkshire Church, where she sang in the choir from 2002 until 2026. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she regularly participated in Bible studies. She also cherished the time spent sharing morning devotionals with her husband.

Having minored in music, she remained actively involved in music throughout her life and was an exceptional soprano soloist. She was especially known for her thoughtful, handmade greeting cards, which she lovingly created and sent to family and friends for birthdays and holidays. Above all, her family was the greatest love of her life.

Along with her husband, Francis, Norey is survived by two sons, Luke Lucash and his wife, Mary of Old Bridge, NJ and Thomas Lucash and his wife, Krissie of Mequon, WI; two daughters, Michelle Sblendorio of Chatham, NJ and Kathy Walsh and her husband, Kevin of Fredericksburg, VA; six grandchildren, Nicole (Matias), Danny, Jake, Morgan, Scarlett and Jack; one great grandson, Marciano; two brothers, MacGregor Jones and his wife, Kathy of York and Tom Jones and his wife, Tia of Bloomfield, NJ; and her sister, Patricia McClintock and her husband, John of Cramer, PA.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at Yorkshire Church, 125 Edgewood Rd., York with Pastor Roger Mentzer officiating. A visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd., York is honored to serve the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at cff.org or Yorkshire Church, 125 Edgewood Rd., York, PA 17402 in Norey’s memory.