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Bernard Buzak Obituary

MOUNTAIN TOP — Bernard R. Buzak, 74, of Mountain Top, died on Friday, July 30, 2021, at home with family by his side.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Bernard and Mary Krevenko Buzak. He was a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Township High School and Penn State University, where he earned his associates degree in electrical engineering. Bernard was employed by PPL for 43 years, prior to retirement, and was a member of the Electrical Union and St. Jude's Church, Mountain Top. He enjoyed canoeing, fishing and the outdoors. He had a passion for football and was an avid NY Giants Fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Julie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Genevieve C. Cheresko Buzak; daughter, Amy Kakalecik and her husband, Clint, of Mountain Top; son, Karl J. Buzak and his wife, Amy, of Drums; five grandchildren, Jeremy Buzak, Cole Kakalecik, Taryn Kakalecik, Liam Kakalecik, Kayden Buzak; sister, Susan Jacobson, of Mountain Top; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, from the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude's Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary Maternity Cemetery, West Wyoming.

Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, and from 9 a.m. Wednesday morning until time of service.

For additional information, visit the funeral home website at www.MountainTopFH.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Leader from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2021.

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Visitation

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Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation

436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707

Aug

4

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation

436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707

Aug

4

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation

436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707

Aug

4

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation

436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707

Aug

4

Interment

11:30 a.m.

St Mary of the Maternity Cemetery

141 Miscavage Street, West Wyoming, PA 18644

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Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation

436 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707

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