Lucas E. Gries, 45, of Lake Ariel died on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born July 10, 1977 in Monticello, New York, he was the son of Barbara (Buddenhagen) Larger of San Antonio, Texas, and Larry Gries of New York State, both of whom survive. Lucas was a veteran of the United States Army. Lucas is also survived by a daughter, Olivia; and a son, Lucas, both at home; and his wife, Joanne Klimczak; a brother, Christopher; a sister, Melinda; paternal grandmother, Alice Mae Gries; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc. Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472.