Jack Lackey

Jack L. Lackey, age 75, of Meadville, PA passed away on Thursday March 26, 2026, at Meadville Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born on September 14, 1950, in Meadville, PA to the late Elmer Hugh and Virginia (Sparrow) Lackey Sr.

Jack graduated from Meadville High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1974-1977. He then worked for numerous construction companies in the area and was last employed at Wal-Mart. Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.

Jack is survived by his children, Robbie Shay and his wife, Stephanie of Meadville, PA and Stacey Shay of Conneaut Lake, PA; his grandchildren, RJ, Keegan, Tori, Haley and Payton; his great grandchildren, PJ and Praxton; his sister, Ann Williams and her husband, Mike of Northeast, PA; a brother-in-law, William M. Coleman Sr.; a sister-in-law, Linda Beth Lackey and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Thomas A. Lackey; his sister, Sandra H. Coleman; his brother, Elmer Hugh Lackey Jr; his lifetime partner, Darla Shay and his infant niece, Melissa Williams.

As per Jack’s wishes, there will be no public services.

Please sign Jack’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.