Mariea Luketich, age 83 of Noxen, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Mrs. Luketich was born May 15, 1929 in Wilkes-Barre, and was the daughter of the late Wallace and Marie Williams Traver.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at RCA, Mountaintop for 9 years and was a member of St. Luke's Reformation Lutheran Church, Noxen.

Mariea enjoyed her family and was a loving wife to her late husband of 62 years, Joseph, who died December 31, 2010. She also dearly loved and cared for her children and grandchildren.

She also liked to sit on her porch and talk to those who passed by.

She is survived by her children: Dawn Shook and her husband, Terry of Noxen; Kathy Saba and her husband, Robert of Kingston; Gayle Patla and her husband, Charles of Sweet Valley; Joseph Luketich, Jr. of Noxen; Lynnette Stonier of Hunlock Creek; Wallace Luketic of Noxen; sister: Lillian Lukasavage of Wyoming; 8 Grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a time and date to be announced for both Mariea and her husband, Joseph, from St. Luke's Reformation Lutheran Church, Noxen with pastor Marty Everhart officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to St. Luke's Reformation Lutheran Church, 196 Main St., Noxen, PA 18636.

Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com