Buzz Ford

Buzz Ford obituary, Monessen, PA

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Buzz Ford Obituary

Visit the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.

Buzz Lewis Ford, 83, of Monessen, died on December 18, 2025, at home, with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 18, 1942, to the late Homer and Evelyn (Wheeler) Ford. He was a cabinet and furniture maker by trade and would remodel homes. He attended Grace Baptist Church in Grindstone. He loved his H.O. model trains where he made villages and models by hand. He Loved listening to oldies music especially Elvis and Roy Orbison. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work. Buzz is survived by his wife Helen (Wright) Ford; three sons, Darrin (Patricia) Ford of Long Branch, Christopher Ford of Denver, Colorado, David Ford of Monessen, sister Joyce Anderson of Marianna; five grandchildren, Deanna, Jacob, Nate, Johnny and Desiree; 6 great grandchildren and two more on the way. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Wiley. Arrangements were entrusted to the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. And Cremation Services, 441 Reed Avenue, Monessen, PA 15062. Services will be held on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, 1014 W 3rd St, Grindstone, PA 15442 Memorial contributions are being received by Helen at 42 Overhill Dr. Monessen PA 15062.

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Grace Baptist Church

1014 W 3rd St, Grindstone, PA 15442

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