Obituary for Luanne Irene Skurka

Luanne I. Skurka, 59, of East Pikeland, passed away suddenly and peacefully on June 8, 2020. Born in Haverford, Pa., raised in Drexel Hill, she attended Upper Darby High School and was a member of the class of’81 at Shippensburg University, earning a B.S. in Education. Through the years Luanne worked for Shared Medical Systems (SMS), Personnel Data Systems, SEI as a Project Leader, at Abington Memorial Hospital as a Financial Systems Analyst and retired from Universal Health Services (UHS) in 2016. 

Outside of work, Mom’s House of Phoenixville was an organization she was very passionate about. She served on its’ Board for many years and would always attend and promote their events.

A devout member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Chester Springs. Her deep devotion to the Lord shone through in everything she did. Some of her greatest joys were with her Bible studies. After her retirement she had more time to devote to this passion and she became a small group leader of the Women’s Bible Study group, leading her to a higher spiritual place.

 Her selflessness was truly a joy to all. She had an uncanny knack to fit in with everyone. She had a true gift in the way she ministered. A card, phone call, or a visit was her way of sharing the love she felt.

On a personal note, anyone who knew Luanne could see she was a beautiful person in every way; Kind, loving, giving, supportive, fun, quick witted, extremely smart are just a few of her qualities. Her legacy is the way she touched and enriched those around her.

Psalm 46:10 was her favorite verse. “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Daughter of the late Lucille and Robert Skurka, She is survived by her boyfriend Michael Derr, cousins, John and Rita Skurka, Francine French, Casey McClellan, Tara Skurka, Matthew Skurka, Marybeth Prager and Emerson Prager;

Her close friends, Mary Jo & David Heyne, and Sophia & Edward Davis chose her to be Godmother to their children, Brittany Heyne and Colby Davis. She loved these children like family, along with their siblings, Samantha & Danielle Heyne and Olivia & Hayley Davis. Contributions to Mom’s Place…address