Robert N. Lucas, 94 of Tyrone, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on April 17, 1931, a son of the late Gilbert and Helen (Smith) Lucas. On April 19, 1958, at Trinity Espiscopal Church in Tyrone, he married Dorothey "Dolly" Widney who survives. Also surviving are two children: Steven R. (Joan) Lucas and Marilee (Brian) Murphy; three grandchildren: Morgan (Doug) Rudy, and Macey and Steven M. Lucas; two great-grandchildren: Paisley and Parker Rudy; and a sister: Pat Lucas. He was preceded by three siblings: Jack Lucas, Jeanne Mahoney, and Beverly Lucas.

Robert was a 1949 graduate of Tyrone Area High School and attended Franklin and Marshall College. He served honorably in the US Army. He worked for Westvaco as an edgemate before relocating to Maryland where he continued selling wood products for the company until his retirement.

He had a passion for athletics that started at a young age. He excelled in football while in High School where he played on Tyrone High Schools undefeated teams as a Junior and Senior during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Was also a member of the basketball teams. Following High School, he received a football scholarship to Franklin and Marshall College. He was a member of their undefeated team in 1950 that received an invitation to the Gator Bowl. He is a member of the F&M College Hall of Fame for both football and basketball. He was a member of Tyrone's Semi Pro Football team following his military service. He continued to enjoy playing multiple sports in men's adult leaguesin both Tyrone and Bowie Md. He later took up and excelled in golf and once shot his age while in his 80's. He was a lifelong Penn State fan and loved Duke basketball. He loved his grandchildren more than anything and made it a point to be at their sporting events.

A celebration of life for Robert N. Lucas will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc.