Stanley Lawruk
April 5, 1924 - October 7, 2022
Stanley Lawruk, age 98, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, October 7, 2022.
Mr. Lawruk was born on April 5, 1924, and was the son of the late Rose (Zietek) and George Lawruk.
Stanley was a decorated WWII combat veteran and was often called Stanley “Lucky” Lawruk. He was a B17 flight engineer and top turret gunner with the Army’s 8th Air Force. For his service he was awarded, among others, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, and French Legion of Honor. In recognition of his gallantry in aviation and his continuous service to the community, Stanley was inducted into the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame.
He worked for Tasty Baking Company for 33 years and was known as “Stan the Tastykake Man” in the community. After his retirement he enjoyed going to the casinos in Atlantic City and Delaware Park. He also enjoyed gardening. In his later years he became quite an artist. He was an avid Phillies fan and liked to listen to country western music.
He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. He was also a member of the Wilmington Manor Lions Club for 56 years serving as past President and Treasurer, and the Joseph B. Stahl Post 30 American Legion for 70 years serving as 1st Vice Commander and Membership Chairman for many years.
Stanley especially loved his family and enjoyed spending time with each of them. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and a dear friend to many.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pearl; his sisters, Helen Subach, Josephine Twardosky, Clara Huber; and his brothers, Johnny, Mike, and Frank Lawruk. Stanley is survived by his children, Kathy Gunton (Howard), Stanley P. “Stash” Lawruk, Jr. (Joni), Tim Lawruk (Samantha); 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:30 am until 12 noon on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 801 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
We would like to thank all the staff at the VA Hospital and especially the staff of the Community Living Center at the VA Hospital where Stanley has resided for the past 4 years for their kind, compassionate, and loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Stan’s memory to Joseph B. Stahl American Legion Post #30, 156 A North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 or to Wilmington Manor Lions Club, P.O. Box 569, New Castle, DE 19720.
Sal Vaccarino
Rest in Peace Stanley. Thank you for the great conversations and memories shared over the years. We will never forget your smiling face at StahlPost. Prayers for the entire Lawruk Family. Stanley leaves behind an amazing legacy.
Rosemary Lawruk Shevchuck
I am so proud to call you my Uncle Stanley. Thank you for your service to our county and all the years you served in our community with the Lions Club and American Legion as well.
So many great memories growing up next door to you and the family.
RIP Uncle Stanley 🙏🏼
Linda Witt Denney
Dear Stash and Joni and Family, I am so sorry for your loss! Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. I met him one time when he was still working for Tastycake. He served our country beyond measure, and undoubtedly was a truly great man!!!
With heartfelt sympathy,
Linda Witt Denney
Barry Townsend
Tim, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. May your father rest in all his glory.
Bill & Kathy Baird
To the entire Lawruk family, deepest condolences on your loss of this incredible man. God Bless.
Barbara Gott
Stoch very sorry you lost your Dad! He lived a long and blessed life ! He is now at Peace’
Brad Derby
So many memories in my early years with Stan and Pearl. RIP
Jill Keener
Tim and Sam,
Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Sending thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Denise Mazer
Stash and Joni
I am so very sorry for the great loss you are experiencing. I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you both!
Much love and prayers
Denise
Mark Parsons & Becki Fetters
Stash and Joni, we are so sorry for your loss and offer our sincere condolences. Stash, your father was a wonderful man and a great patriot. God Bless . . .
Mark & Becki
Robert and Nikia Liguori
Deepest condolences to Kathy, Howard and the entire Lawruk family. Mr. Lawruk was a hero and a gentleman and he will be greatly missed.