Katherine E. Buskirk

Katherine E. Buskirk obituary, Allentown, PA

Katherine E. Buskirk

Katherine Buskirk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown on Oct. 1, 2025.
Katherine E. Buskirk, 63, peacefully passed away on Wednesday September 17, 2025. Katherine was happily married for 34 years to Alan D. Buskirk Sr., prior to his passing in 2021. Born in Allentown, she was a daughter of Daniel and Rose Marie (DeFrain) Hucko. Katherine enjoyed riding motorcycles with her husband Alan and enjoyed baking and doing a variety of arts and crafts. Most importantly she was a loving mother and grandmother and cherished her time with her children and great grandchildren.
Surviving are her children: Robert and his wife Lisa, Alan D. Jr., and Ryan Sr. and his wife Guinevere. Brother: Anthony Hucko. Grandchildren: Nicholas Beck, Jolene Beck, Ryan Buskirk Jr., Austin Buskirk, Pierson Buskirk. Katherine was predeceased by her siblings: Daniel Hucko Jr., Donna West, and Anne Majerich.
Celebration of Life will be 4:00PM on Sunday September 28, 2025, at the O'Donnell Funeral Home in Allentown. Calling Hours will be from 2:00-4:00PM. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Katherine, please visit our floral store.

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