Jerome 'Jerry' W. Lewkowicz, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania on October 17, 2025.

He was born on January 9, 1943, in Lawrenceville, to the late Frank and Agatha (Nimchek) Lewkowicz. Jerome devoted much of his working life to serving his community as a proud police officer of the City of Pittsburgh. He embraced that role with dedication, integrity and a deep sense of duty, earning the respect of his fellow officers, the public he served, and his family. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and PIN Club. He loved to play golf.

He is survived by his caring daughters Jennifer (Pat) Young, and Michelle (George) Martini; four grandchildren, Jessica Flanigan, Emily Creese, River (Abagale) Young, and Jason Martini; a brother, Frank Lewkowicz; a sister-in-law, Joanne Lewkowicz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jerome Jason Lewkowicz; siblings, Edward Lewkowicz, Rose Lewkowicz, Vern Fonville and Joanne Lewkowicz.

There will be no public service. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jerry's name to the National Fallen Officer Foundation, 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 1000, Washington, DC 20036, https://www.nationalfof.org/ or to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, 4130 Butler Street Rear, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, https://bgcwpa.org/

GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010, was honored to care for Jerry and his family during this time.