William F. Buchman Sr. 1927-2021
YOUNGSTOWN — William Francis Buchman Sr., 94, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Hospice House in Poland.
He was born July 14, 1927, in Youngstown, to Carl N. Buchman and Anna Dugan Buchman.
William graduated from Ursuline High School Class of 1945, where he was the senior class president and went on to attend Emory and Henry College. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War. For 60 years, he was the proud owner and operator of Buchman’s Shoe Store, originally located in downtown Youngstown, then in Boardman. He was a parishioner at St. Christine Catholic Church since 1955, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus since 1949, a member of the Downtown Youngstown Kiwanis since 1975 and a Trustees Circle Member of the Butler Institute of American Art since 1998. He also enjoyed family activities, travel, golf and bowling.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rose Mary May Buchman, the love of his life of almost 70 years, whom he married Oct. 27, 1951; children, Beth (Raymond) Dunn of Poland, Barbara (Brad) Miller of Seattle, Kathleen (Thomas) Steedman of Columbus, Carla (Louis) Isabella of Youngstown and William (Jane) Buchman Jr. of Washington, Mich.; eight grandchildren, Robin (Matt) Grote, Rochelle Hurt, Alison (Sokwat) Sam, Emily (Adam) Christopher, Ian (Laurel) Steedman, Louis Isabella, Jenna Buchman and Megan Buchman; nine great-grandchildren, Nora, Lucy and Henry Grote, Alexander, Hannah and Grace Christopher, William and Harrison Steedman and Leon Sam; sister, Lois McCartan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Buchman, Inez Rizer, James Buchman and Mary Pfaus.
A church and memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514, or the Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502.
Arrangements by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat, Inc. Share memories or send condolences by visiting cremateohio.com.
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