Eleanor R. Buss

1933 - 2015

BORN

1933

DIED

2015

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Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Inc.

3125 Walnut Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Eleanor Buss Obituary

Eleanor R. Buss, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015.
Eleanor was born in Hartleton, PA, on September 18, 1933 and raised in Watsontown, a daughter to the late Arthur and Olive (Sheesley) Miller. She worked at, and retired from, Dauphin County Technical School.
For many years, Eleanor enjoyed the card club gatherings, motorcycling, and snowmobiling with family and friends. Eleanor was a talented cook and a lover of books. She freely shared these gifts with others. She was also an avid baseball fan, chiefly rooting for the Phillies and Nationals.
Eleanor was an active member at Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She was active on many committees over the years including the Welcoming Committee, Ripe Apples, and the Church Council. She cherished her friends that she had at church.
Eleanor is survived by her sons, Gregory E. Buss (Elizabeth) and Gary W. Buss (Mary), both of Harrisburg; grandchildren, Gregory, Gwen, and Aubrey; and her great-grandson, Kendrick. She also leaves behind her brother-in-law, Donald "Ted" Buss (Natalie); several nieces and nephews; as well as great neighbors, many friends, and her church family.
In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gayle E. Buss.
Viewing will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015 from 6-8pm at Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, Harrisburg, and Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 10-11am at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 420 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109, followed by a funeral service to begin at 11am with Pastor Joel Petruschke officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 N Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17109.
The family would like to thank the staff at Blue Ridge/Golden Living, as well as Ecumenical Retirement Community, for the care and compassion that they showed Eleanor. We are very thankful and appreciative.
To offer the family condolences, please visit, www.HetrickBitner.com.

Published by Patriot-News on Sep. 1, 2015.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for Mom and the family.

Dave McDonough

September 2, 2015

We am sorry for your loss Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed Meyer

September 1, 2015

Glenn and I are saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. She was such a"classy" lady. We know how special she was to all that knew her.

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September 1, 2015

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