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Carol Luzak

Carol Luzak, age 88, of Riddle Village in Media, PA (formerly of Claymont, DE), passed away on June 28, 2026.  Born in Ridley Park, PA, she was the daughter of the late Doris Mendenhall Mansley Porteous, and the late John Mansley.

Carol graduated from Glen-Nor High School in 1955, and for many years was very active in their reunion planning.

Prior to her move to Riddle Village in 2024, Carol was active in many activities with Trinity Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE.  You could always find her at the Holiday Bazaar selling her Yummy Buddies or her handmade greeting cards.

Carol was a direct descendant of Dinah & Isaac Mendenhall, who were conductors of the Underground Railroad, working alongside Harriet Tubman.  She was most proud of being instrumental in researching & submitting information to the state of PA, and fundraising for, a historical marker for Dinah & Isaac that has been installed on Route 52 at the intersection of Hillendale Road in Kennett Township, PA.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, John Luzak.  She is survived by her children, Debra Luzak, Allen Luzak (Sherree), Pam Foster (John).  She was Grandmom to Lara Parisi (Rich), Luke Peterson (Kaitlin), Jennifer Hopkins (Edward), Nicholas Luzak (Nicole), Corrine Abrams (Nick), Rachel Hahn (Richie) & Jack Foster, and Gigi to Hazel & Max, Hannah & Nathan, E.J., Joshua, & Zachary, Anders, Kaylee, Jensen, & Jordan, and Colter.  She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Mansley White.

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Funeral Services

A service will be held on Saturday, August 15, at 11:00am, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1120 Darley Road, Wilmington, DE.

In lieu of flowers, and in memory of her husband, John, a former Marine, donations in her name may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation at Gary Sinise Foundation

“While we can never do enough for our nation’s heroes, we can always do a little more.” ~ Gary Sinise

Condolences

    Pat Greager lit a candle and writes,
    My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. I work with Carol, over the years, at Trinity Presbyterian Church. She was always ready to lend a hand and had the greatest ideas when it came to fellowship projects. One of the best, was her tea party for the ladies. We shared a lot of laughs and a few tears. She will be missed🥰 Pat Greager
    07/02/2026 03:07 pm
    Dutton Peters (Carol & John's) best man writes,
    Carol, may GOD be with you now that you are with your antsisters. I will always remember the good times my wife & I had with you and Jack and our family's.
    07/02/2026 03:30 pm
    Bill Shields writes,
    Carol and John were good neighbors for me during the 10 years that I lived in Ashbourne Hills in Claymont. Now she is back with John. God bless.
    07/02/2026 11:42 pm
    Judy Luzak writes,
    To Carol Luzak from Judy Luzak Dear Carol, you were a great sister in law! We always had fun when we were together. I will miss you! But I will know where to find you in the next world - in the handicrafts section!
    07/03/2026 01:58 pm
    Jane Marston writes,
    I had the pleasure of working with Carol at Dr Irwin’s awhile ago back…Great times with her and being aware of her growing family and her love for them all..also meeting some of them in office and out of the office. Carol rest in peace…Jane and Ed Marston
    07/05/2026 02:57 pm
    Karen Melvin writes,
    Pam, Allen & Debbie - So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thoughts & prayers for all of you & the grandkids. 💔 🙏
    07/05/2026 05:20 pm

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