Richard B. "Dick" Luckenbaugh

Richard B. “Dick” Luckenbaugh, 76, of Hanover, husband of Linda Luckenbaugh of nearly 56 years, entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg.

Born on Monday, November 28, 1948, in Arendtsville, he was a son of the late Herbert M. and Betty Lou Ellis Luckenbaugh. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Luckenbaugh Shatto. Dick served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War having served from 1968-70. He was a member of Missionary Bible Baptist Church and in 2014, he retired from Hanover Foods as a Grade A Lead Person following 43 years and 3 months of service. Dick enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing games and admiring classic cars.

A family man and role model often referred to as “Superman” is survived by four children, Tina Barstow and her husband, Mike, of East Berlin, Joy Kopp of Hanover, Richard Luckenbaugh and his wife, Nicole, of Dover and Daniel Luckenbaugh and his wife, Kalie, of Port Orange, FL.

Known as Pappy to nine grandchildren; Haley Kopp, Lucas Kopp and his fiancée, Alyssa, Samantha Valentine and her husband, Gavin, Ashley and Breanna Barstow, and Grant, Elisabeth, Finnley and Nile; a great-granddaughter, Winter Kopp.

He is also survived by two brothers, Robert Luckenbaugh and his wife, Karen, and Ronald Luckenbaugh; four sisters, Nancy Gentry, Barbara Zepp and her husband, Bobby, Diane Fowler and Susan Weatherly and her husband, Gary; and several nieces and nephews.

Well respected and loved within the community, Dick was a volunteer bus driver for 16 years for the church which brought him joy. He loved being able to be a part of the experience of ensuring the children could attend Vacation Bible School. A smile that could light up the room, known as a jokester, you would always get a joke before you got the truth.

The family will receive friends at a viewing from 6pm to 8pm Thursday, August 28 at Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway, Hanover. The funeral will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 29 at Missionary Bible Baptist Church, 920 Beck Mill Road, Hanover with The Rev. Mark Rohnke officiating. Burial will follow in Marburg Memorial Gardens, Hanover.