On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Jay Alan Luckabaugh, 55, passed at his home with his wife and family by his side. Jay was diagnosed with brain cancer, a grade IV glioblastoma, on February 5, 2024. Jay was a dedicated husband, father, son and brother and a friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jennifer L. (Chevillar); his daughter and son-in-law Haley J. (Luckabaugh) and Charles G. McKean and his son Brock A. Luckabaugh, all of New Oxford, PA. Also surviving are his parents, Donald L. and Nancy J. (Wentz) Luckabaugh, of New Oxford, PA; and brother and his wife, Lee E. and Tish Luckabaugh of Mifflingburg, PA; and sister and her husband, Angela F. (Luckabaugh) and Matt Alexander of Coatesville, PA; and a niece and 2 nephews.

Jay was born in Hanover, PA, on October 16, 1969. He attended New Oxford and Hanover High Schools. Jay served in The United States Army from 1986 to 1991. When Jay returned to the area, he worked at Keith D. Smith Concrete. He was also employed at Utz Quality Foods for over 20 years, as a route salesman, where he was salesman of the year in 1999. In 2018, Jay decided to shift careers from snacks to beer, and was employed by Brewery Products in York, PA, as the warehouse manager for 6 years.

Jay loved all sports; sprint car racing, basketball, baseball, golf, softball, and the list goes on. He participated in basketball and softball leagues, often playing 4 nights a week, followed by weekend tournaments. When he had children, his role switched to coach. He coached basketball at the Hanover YMCA, CVYBBA, Mid Penn Motion and New Oxford Jr and Sr High Schools, baseball through New Oxford Little League, softball with the New Oxford Flames and PA Ball Hawks, and football with the New Oxford Scramblers. His world truly revolved around his children and family. Jay loved being outdoors, whether it was tending to the lawn for hours on end or planning the next family bike ride or hike. He was always planning the next adventure. Jay was a passionate cyclist, competing in The 3M Bike Challenge 3 years in a row. Jay also accomplished hiking the Manitou Incline and cycling down Pikes Peak.

In lieu of flowers to honor Jay's life, contributions can be made to Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/brain-tumor/giving, by calling (443)-287-7942 or by mail to: Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, Attn: Department of Neurosurgery, 550 North Broadway, Suite 722, Baltimore, MD 21205.

A visitation and celebration of life will be held at Feiser Funeral Home, 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, PA 17350 on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, Attn: Department of Neurosurgery, 550 North Broadway, Suite 722, Baltimore MD 21205
Tel: 1-443-287-7942
Web: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/brain-tumor/giving