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John Buchanan Obituary
John B. Buchanan, 99, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015.
Born on November 7, 1915 in Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland to Daniel and Susan (Brownlee) Buchanan he came to the U.S. with his parents and four siblings in 1923.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his parents; and by brothers, Bill, Jim, Archie and brother-in-law, Orville Reed.
Before graduating from St. Mary's Pennsylvania High School he served in the CCC. He attended Hammel Business College in Akron, Ohio and married his wife of 72 years, Helen B. Smith on October 19, 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked for Hudson Motor Company, and subsequently, Ford Motor Company as a service representative for over 30 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite, Grotto and a member of the Firestone Park Presbyterian Church. He and Helen traveled extensively with Elderhostel and enjoyed golfing and playing bridge. For the past 13 years he resided at Kroft Commons retirement community in Canal Fulton, Ohio.
He is survived by his sister, Janet Reed; sons, Richard (Jane) and Robert (Karen); daughter, Carol (Jerry Sims); grandchildren, Darrin, Deidre, Jeffrey and Douglas (Karen) Buchanan; step-grandchildren, Chylece (Jim) Head, and Greg Houck; great-grandchildren, Dylanne, Camryn, Keenan, Devon and Claire Buchanan; step great-grandchildren, Chris and Stephanie Head and Steven Houck.
Funeral Services will be held THURSDAY, August 27, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Hill Community, 12200 Strausser St. NW, Canal Fulton, Rev. Sandra Hutchinson, officiating, where friends may call ONE HOUR PRIOR to service time. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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Nancy Barden Cron
September 29, 2015
Carol- what wonderful memories you must have of your parents- my fondest wish is that when a wave of sadness overcomes you - some special memory will give you a warm glow & bring a smile back to your face:)
Cindy (Nieman) Zuchegno
August 27, 2015
Carol and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing; may your memories and God's love bring you peace.
August 26, 2015
Jack, as he liked to be called here at Chapel Hill, Kroft Community, was a player at our 5:00 Thursday Bridge games along with Bob and Emma Smith, Basile Denissoff, and Ralph Quellhorst. On August 6, 2015, playing with Bob, Emma and Ralph, Jack had high score for the evening. He leaves his Bridge games behind this Thursday, but leaves as a winner. Jack was dearly loved by the residents of Chapel Hill who knew him.
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August 25, 2015
Bob and Karen,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know you loved him a lot and will miss him.
Steve, Janet, and Miranda
Brenda Wasson
August 24, 2015
Rick, I am so sorry to hear the news. You and your family are in my prayers,
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