David B. Bucheral

David B. Bucheral obituary

David B. Bucheral

David Bucheral Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home - Erie on Oct. 1, 2025.

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David B. Bucheral, 61, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Health Center on Tuesday September 30, 2025. He was born in Erie on November 4, 1963 a son of the late Anthony W. and Lois M. Sessamen Bucheral.

Dave graduated from Tech Memorial High School and worked as a truck driver for many including the last 13 years at Sherwood Foods. He was a fan of the Cleveland Browns and enjoyed bonfires. He loved his dogs, Felix and Custard.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, William Bucheral, and his nephew, James Bucheral.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Horomanski; his son, David A. Bucheral; his sister, Barbara Fralick (Brent); his sister in law, Valorie Bucheral; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life will take place at a future date. Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, 16504.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Please visit http://www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to leave a condolence on Dave's Tribute Page.

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

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