Gala Buchanan Obituary
Age 91, of Weirton, WV, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, Mrs. Buchanan was the beloved wife of the late Oakey Lyle Buchanan; mother of Rhonda Dennis (Jon), Donald Buchanan (Alisa), Robert Buchanan (Autumn), and the late Terry Buchanan; daughter of the late Kenneth and Anna Howell; sister of Dorothy “Dotty” Oberg (late Jim) and the late Kenneth Howell (surv. Sue), late Ted Howell (surv. JoAnn); grandmother of Michael Dennis (Kayla), Erica Lyons (Jake), Josh Dennis (Kristin), Jacob Buchanan, Brinae Buchanan, Brianna Buchanan, Jay Buchanan, Lexi Buchanan, Savannah Mansfield, Ellenor Buchanan, Wyatt Buchanan, and the late Anna Buchanan; also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Pittsburgh PA.
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