Richard Dale Lutz

Richard D. “Dick” Lutz, 94, of Shenango Twp., passed away surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2026, in his home.

Mr. Lutz was born on January 26, 1932, in New Castle, a son of the late Burton G. and Laura (Kennedy) Lutz, and graduated from Shenango High School in 1949.

Dick enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Wisconsin during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on October 8, 1956, following four years of service, and received the following citations: Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.

On December 29, 1995, Dick retired from Flow Line Corp, New Castle, where he had worked as a machine operator. During retirement, he worked as a mechanic at Four Ways Sales in Shenango Twp.

Dick was a member of the former St. Joseph the Worker Church in New Castle.

In addition to building model cars and ships, he enjoyed riding his Red Scooter around the neighborhood and working on jigsaw puzzles. He is now reunited with his furry companion, Ben, who was always at his side.

His beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Kathleen “Kay” (Dougherty) Lutz, whom he married on November 24, 1956, survives at home in Shenango Twp.

Dick is also survived by Deborah Thomas (Thomas), Shenango Twp., Kathleen Strizzi (Patrick), Monroe, NC, and Mary Beth Albertini, Shenango Twp.; a son, John Lutz (Deanna), Hampstead, NC; Tommy Thomas, Adrienne Rogers, Matt Thomas, Michael Albertini, Vincent Albertini (Sarah), and Addison Lutz; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brother, Edward G. Lutz.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, online at: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday (10-22-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

A funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Union Twp., where military honors will be rendered by the New Castle Area Honor Guard.