Staff
Lead Pastor
Vacancy
The Lead Pastor was called to serve at another congregation in July of 2025. St. Luke is currently in the process of calling another pastor.
Angela Turner
Meet Angela, our devoted school principal at St. Luke. As a proud alumna of St. Luke Lutheran School and a lifelong member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, her commitment to our church and school runs deep. Angela cherishes the opportunity to guide children in their faith journey, helping them grow closer to Jesus. She loves all of our children as much as her very own. She will give you the shirt off her back if you need it. If you have queries about our school, or if you're interested in exploring our campus, don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Turner. She's always delighted to share more about our learning environment and guide you through a tour.
School Principal
Business Manager
Patti Larrimer
Patti is the powerhouse that ensures the daily operations at St. Luke run smoothly. Whether it falls under ministry plan or facilities maintenance, Patti makes the ministry at St. Luke possible. Whether you've noticed something that needs attention or have questions about our facilities or budget, Patti is your go-to expert. She's equipped to answer all kinds of inquiries, so please feel free to reach out to Patti.
Jess Marshalek
Jess is a St. Luke Lutheran School alumna. Jess handles a myriad of responsibilities from answering the phone, to designing the Weekly Guides, arranging the slides you see in Worship, managing the YouTube channel and much more. If you have an announcement that needs sharing, a ministry opportunity that needs announced or a question about content, Jess is your go-to person.
Office Administrator & Digital Media Manager
Carly Baker
Meet Carly, the church secretary here at St. Luke. First and foremost, she is the administrative assistant to the pastors. If you need to speak to one of them, she is your go-to gal. She has the challenging task of keeping the pastors on-task and helps ensure that the most critical tasks are prioritized. In addition to being a jack-of-all-trades, she greets you with a warm welcome and ensures that you get to the right person or place in a timely manner. If you have any questions about St. Luke, or need to speak to one of our Pastors, please reach out to Carly.
Church Secretary
Brian Bocian
Pastor Brian is a lifelong Missouri Synod Lutheran and Pittsburgh native. The Bocians have been members of St. Luke since 2005. Prior to ordination, Pastor Brian served on our board of Elders for many years before the Lord called him into full-time ministry. He was brought on staff in 2017. While serving St. Luke, he completed the Specific Ministry Program and was ordained in January of 2021. Pastor Brian is the heart of compassion at St. Luke, bringing us God’s Word week in and week out. From visiting homebound members and hospital patients to offering counseling and spiritual guidance, Pastor Brian ensures no one faces life's challenges alone. Whether you need a listening ear, a prayer partner, or guidance in your family life, Pastor Brian is just a phone call away, ready to support you with open arms and a caring spirit.
Associate Pastor
Katie Neubert
Katie brings beautiful songs and melodies to life at St. Luke as she plays the piano and organ, and leads our wonderful choir. If you're passionate about music and wish to join our choir or contribute your own musical talents, we encourage you to connect with Katie. She would love to welcome more voices and talents to our musical family!
Music Director
Pastor Emeritus
Barry J. Keurulaninen
Pastor Barry served faithfully as pastor at St. Luke for more than 44 years. In retirement, he continues to serve vacant churches across Pennsylvania. As Pastor Emeritus he returns to St. Luke to preach and teach on occasion. Feel free to reach out to the church office if you wish to connect with Pastor Barry.