John Buckwalter Jr.
John Logan Buckwalter Jr. of Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington, passed away at Shenango on Oct. 15, 2023. He was 101 years old.
He was born in New Wilmington on Oct. 23, 1921, to the late John Logan and Gladys Rose Buckwalter.
He married Margery Kerr on Jan. 22, 1944; she preceded him in death in 2008.
John graduated from Wilmington High School Class of 1939 and served his country in World War II as a flight instructor and then as a fighter pilot overseas in the European Theater.
He was employed in management at Westinghouse Electric Transformer Division in Sharon until retirement in 1984.
John was an elder and member of Neshannock Presbyterian Church, member of Masonic organizations, and past president of New Wilmington Kiwanis Club. He also managed the New Wilmington Babe Ruth Baseball Team.
He enjoyed family and friends, playing bridge, golf, gardening and all sports.
Survivors include a son, John Logan (Cynthia) Buckwalter III; a daughter, Susan (Richard) Pry; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ann Litzenberg and Patricia (Buck) Giles.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Buckwalter; and two sisters, Elizabeth Earle and Ester Fox.
There will be a private family service at The Smith Funeral Home, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington, and internment at Fair Oaks Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Neshannock Presbyterian Church or Shenango Presbyterian Sr. Care, both in New Wilmington.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Shenango on the Green for the wonderful care given to John.
Published on October 17, 2023
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