Colleen R (Hartley) Luke

Colleen R. (Hartley) Luke, age 98, of North East, PA. passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 17, 2023. She is now in Heaven for all eternity.

She was born on March 1,1925 in Wesleyville, PA. the daughter of the late Raymond and Opal (Chesley) Hartley.

Colleen graduated from Wesleyville High School and was formerly employed by General Electric until 1951 when she and Milton, her husband of 66 years, started a family.

Later in life, she ran a successful antique business for over 25 years buying and selling antiques across the country and worked for many volunteer agencies in Erie. She also found time to hand punch braille for the blind while being a big hearted and generous friend to all.

Having 15 dogs in her lifetime, she was a true lover of animals going back to her childhood dog, Pat and her horseback riding days on the farm.

Colleen driving her big block 4x4 Chevy truck and British sports car was a “one of a kind” super mother and friend.

She had a deep trust and faith in God that made her and her family strong to the very end.

Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Raymond Luke and brother, Richard Hartley.

She is survived by her children, Bonnie Luke of Millcreek, David Luke of Millcreek, and Gary Luke (Denise) of Harborcreek; grandson, David Luke of Texas; nephew, Jeff Cokefair of Ohio; and niece, Candice Cokefair of Ohio.

A special thank you to the wonderful and caring nurses, doctors and staff at Brevillier Ball Pavilion. Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East. Private interment will be held at North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Anna Shelter, 1555 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16511. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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