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Ronald J. Buck

1945 - 2019

Ronald J. Buck obituary, 1945-2019, Jacobus, PA

BORN

1945

DIED

2019

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Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors Inc.

863 South George Street

York, Pennsylvania

Ronald Buck Obituary

Ronald J. Buck, age 74, of Jacobus, died at 1:30 PM Friday, May 17, 2019, at York Hospital. He was the husband of Mary C. (Jackson) Buck.
Born January 30, 1945 in Baltimore, a son of the late Clarence and Naomi (Schmeidicki) Buck, he was a graduate of Towson State Teachers College, and served in the US Air Force during Vietnam achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. His professional career in the defense industry spanned 41 years, retiring from Northrop Grumman, previously known as Westinghouse. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Jacobus, and the Dallastown American Legion.
In addition to his wife of 28 years, Mr. Buck is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Buck Brandau, and her husband Brett, of Middletown, Delaware, and René L. Buck-Mayo, and her husband Christopher, of New Freedom; a stepson, David S. Grove, of Jacobus; seven grandchildren, Jacob Mayo, Trent Grove, Benjamin Mayo, Turner Brandau, Piper Brandau, Brittany Stuck, and Travis Stuck; and a great grandson, Olalekan Stuck. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen G. Kesler, and a brother, Edward Buck.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York, with his Pastor, The Rev. Tina Minnich, officiating. Viewing will be 9:30-10:30. Military rites will be presented by the York County Veterans Honor Guard at 10:30 AM. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster PA 17603; or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster PA 17603.

Published by York Daily Record on May 20, 2019.
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Ron and I were hospital roommates. That´s where we met and the friendship continued for years after that. He is truly missed.

Joel Rosenblatt

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May 13, 2022

My deepest condolences to Ron's beloved family. I was a classmate and friend since we were just kids. His thoughtfulness, gentleness, kindness and generosity to everyone he knew were innate and beautiful traits . He deeply loved his family and everyone who knew Ron knew his grandchildren were the world to him. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. I will always hold his friendship close to my heart.

Gail Dubay

May 23, 2019

Mary, So sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Rona Freireich

Rona Freireich

May 21, 2019

I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

May 21, 2019

I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Sandy Walsh

May 21, 2019

There can never be enough words to capture it all. Fly with the Eagles, Sir. Love, Rene'

Rene Mayo

May 21, 2019

My sincere condolences go out to all of Ron's family, especially our daughters Rene and Jennifer. I will forever be grateful for our daughters and the love he shared with them. You will truly be missed my friend. Heartfelt prayers to all, Sharon

Sharon Ratlief

May 20, 2019

Mary... Ron and I were roommates during our open heart surgeries and we're Friends of the Heart since then. We are currently out of the country and will miss his remembrance but he will always be a part of our lives and in our memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joel Rosenblatt and Teann Scoggins

Joel Rosenblatt

May 20, 2019

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

May 20, 2019

My heart felt condolences to your family.

Tim Conlon

May 20, 2019

Our Dundalk High School Class of 1963 mourns with the family of Ron Buck. Our sympathy to his wife Mary and loving family. Ron adored his family! Our class President will be dearly missed by his family, friends and classmates.

Juliana LHeureux

Classmate

May 19, 2019

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