Janice

Drake

Janice L. Drake, 83 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. She was born in Tyrone on March 10, 1943, the daughter of the late Budd I. and Mary T. (Budd) Lucas Sr. On August 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 Area 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.

An 11 am funeral service for Janice L. Drake will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Susan Gingery officiating. Friends will be received on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5-8 pm, as well as on Saturday from 10 am until the time of service. Contributions in her memory may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 1200 Logan Ave, Tyrone, PA 16686.