Preston S. O'Connor
Preston S. O'Connor
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Preston was born in Allentown, PA on December 4, 1966, a son of Katherine (Preston) O'Connor and the late Richard O'Connor. He was the widower of Deborah L. (Buskirk) O'Connor.
Preston served in the U.S. Army as a SP4 in both Kosovo & Iraq with Co C, 1/111th Infantry and retired from the National guard in 2011.He was also employed as a Police Officer at Whitehall Township for 21 years before retiring in 2015.
In addition to his mother, Katherine, Preston is also survived by a daughter, Lindsey G. Buskirk, of at Home; and three sons Dustin L. Keich, of Oklahoma; P. Seamus O'Connor and Declan R. O'Connor, all at Home.
A Visitation will be held at at Co C 111th Infantry Armory 390 College Blvd Kutztown, PA 19530, On March 2nd from 9:30 Am with Religious Service at 11:00 Am. Procession will leave Armory at 11:45 Am for military honors and burial at Indiantown Gap National cemetery at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be in his name to Keystone Warriors.
Interment with his late wife Deborah will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery East Hanover, PA. following the services.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N.. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
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Philip McEwen
March 9, 2026
Dear Preston - I will always remember our days in High school, Rifle team and more recently working together! We both joined the Army and lost touch, but the Days driving to school and to the rifle meets are my fondest memories. God Bless you and your family! See you on the other side Brother!
Mike Smith
March 9, 2026
He always gave me a different solution to whatever I was dealing with internally n I will always remember my big bro for that
Donna Wilson
March 4, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Preston was a good guy. May he rest in peace and may his family find peace in the dear memories they hold.
The Thankful
February 27, 2026
We´re grateful for the privilege of knowing you, and blessed to have all the cherished memories. Your love, kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity will not be forgotten. The suffering is over. Rest peacefully, Preston.
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Alan Jones
February 24, 2026
I´m sad to hear of your passing, Preston, I will always remember the good times we had working at WPD. I´m grateful I got to see you in January. My condolences to your family. Rest in peace.
Robert Hafer
February 24, 2026
Very sorry to hear of your passing Preston...rest easy! Condolences to your family
Ron Shirk
February 23, 2026
To my friend and brother police officer.
You were alway there
when I needed you and covered my back. I will always think of you fondly and will never forget the time we had together. I will miss you and will never forget you REST IN PEACE
Your suffering is over.
Mary and the Tonrey Family
February 23, 2026
Dearest Preston - 40 years of Friendship and lots of love along the way. We're sending heartfelt sympathies to your children and your mother. As you receive your just rewards in Heaven, may all our happy memories bring us comfort until we meet again . May God bless Preston and all who love him!
Nicole
February 23, 2026
Thank you for your lifelong service, Preston. It's been many, many years but you were not forgotten. We talk about the neighborhood kids we grew up with, quite often.
Condolences to your mother and family.
Sincerely, the Zahorchak Family
Grateful
February 22, 2026
Preston,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Robert J. Miklas, USN
February 22, 2026
Preston, you stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran and community servant. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
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