Obituary of William F. Lubanski
In loving Memory of
William F. Lubanski
1941 – 2021
William "Bill" Lubanski, 80 years old of York died at home surrounded by family on December 23, 2021 after a brief illness. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Margaret Eggert Lubanski; sister and brother in law, Marlise and Roger Burden; brothers, Stanley Jr. and Donald; sister and brother in law, Karen and James Kennedy; sister in law, Gloria Lubanski; brother in laws, Jerald, Ronald and Roy McCracken; sister in law, Valeria McCracken and William Phillips.
Bill is survived by wife of 60 years, Linda McCracken Lubanski; son, Donald (Ruth) Lubanski; daughters, Rona (James) Gaesser; Amy (Daniel) Dunlavey; grandchildren, Doug (Kelly) Hendrickson; Cody Hendrickson; Rachel Gaesser; Grace Gaesser; Colleen Beach and Doug Reynolds; Donald Lubanski Jr; Madison (Blake) Hornisher; Jacob Trasher; Kristen Trasher; great-grandchildren, Everlee and Vienna Hendrickson; Cicelia, Ryker and Mia Reynolds; brothers, Les Lubanski; Earl (Barb) Lubanski; sister in laws; Nancy Lubanski; Ruth McCracken, Beverly McCracken Widdowson and Marilyn McCracken, many nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Bill grew up in Cuylerville and York, married Linda in 1961. Together they raised their family in York. Bill was a longtime employee of the Genesee & Wyoming Railroad ending his career as Director of Safety in 2002. Family was always a priority, spending countless hours at school sporting events with his children and grandchildren, he also spent a great deal of time vacationing, camping and teaching the boys how to fish. Bill also enjoyed sports including softball, golf and bowling. He truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill didn't miss an opportunity to meet his friends daily for coffee and conversation. He always made it a point to put a smile of others faces. He was a very generous and caring friend. He will be dearly missed.
No prior calling hours. His Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11 AM at the York United Presbyterian Church, 2662 Main St. in York with Rev. Michelle Sumption officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in York.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Livingston County Hospice Fund, 2 Murray Hill Dr., Mt. Morris, NY 14510, the York United Presbyterian Church, PO Box 411, York, NY 14592 or the York Fire Department, PO Box 409, York, NY 14592.