Marian J. Buchanan “beloved mother and grandmother”
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. - Marian
J. “Jean” Buchanan, 87, of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly on Friday,
March 30, 2018, in Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
Born on August 22, 1930 in Hebron, she was a daughter of
Lorne and Aleta Fisk Hawkes. On March 17,
1951 in Genesee, she married Robert E. “Bob” Buchanan, who passed away on June
14, 1991.
Jean was employed at the former Westons City Shopper’s
Center in Weston Mills, N.Y. and later worked for the former Acme Electric in
Cuba, N.Y.
Jean was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Shinglehouse and was a member of the former Shinglehouse Volunteer Fireman’s
Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed
crocheting, word search puzzles, and doing crafts. Her greatest love was her family.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna L. Warner of Richburg, N.Y.;
a son, Richard L. Buchanan of Crosby; four granddaughters; fourteen
great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Gordon
(Doris) Hawkes of Lecanto, Florida; a sister, Caroline Mitchell of Farmers
Valley; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jean was predeceased
by her son-in-law, Gary Warner; a grandson, Dean Warner; and three brothers and
three sisters.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 3,
2018 at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street,
Shinglehouse, where funeral services will follow at noon with the Rev. Russell
J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating. Burial will be in Chrystal Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.
Jean’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Jean,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
