Donald E. Buzzard, 78 of Wilson Borough, PA died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at ManorCare Old Orchard. Born November 9, 1941 in Pen Argyl, PA he was a son of the late Irma (Ackerman) and Vernon Buzzard. A 1960 graduate of Bangor High School he was employed by Blue Ridge-Winkler Textiles, Rebtex, Inc. and after retiring by the Giant in Nazareth. He was a member of Green Pond United Methodist Church, Easton and a Safe Harbor volunteer.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years: Roberta “Bert” (Long) Buzzard; daughters: Diane Smereczynsky (husband Bill) of W. Easton, Denise Bickford (husband Tim) of Saylorsburg; step-children: Robert Cole (wife Jacki) and Barbara Bearrows of Easton; sister: Kathryn Howells of Doylestown, PA; brother: Robert Buzzard of Bethlehem, PA; grandson: Tyler Bickford; 7 step-grandchildren: Kenny, Mary Kate, Gina, Amanda, Dan, Michael and Tom; niece: Holly; and nephew: Tom. A nephew Timothy died earlier.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM, Sunday, August 30 outside (in your car or bring a chair) at Green Pond UM Church, 4411 Green Pond Rd., Easton. Interment will be private in Plainfield Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stroudsburg Area Music Supporters (SAMS), P.O. Box 672, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Carl Whitesell
August 27, 2020 at 3:58 pm
Bert, My condolences to you and the loved ones of Donald. My friendship with Don goes back a number of years to when I first met him through an acquaintance at Green Pond Methodist Church. That was the beginning of a new life for me. He led me to a spiritual life that I continue to enjoy to this very moment. He was a good friend, and I will surely miss him.
God bless you, Bert!
Fondly,
Carl Whitesell
Franklin Jennings Sr
August 27, 2020 at 8:29 pm
Sorry to see about Donald’s passing.We graduated together from bangor high and played on the basketball team.We didn’t win much but we had fun doing it. The last time I saw him was at giant in nazareth when I stopped there for a bit of shopping and had to use the restroom. He was there too and I said that we had to stop meeting like this.My condolences to his wife and family.
An Du
August 28, 2020 at 10:30 am
Dear Diane and Family,
I am very sorry about the loss. My condolences to all family members. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
An
Richard Schiavone
August 28, 2020 at 11:45 am
Rest in peace Don you have brought back all the great times we had at BHS with Dennis and up at the cabin. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
“Reggie”
Ceil Smull
August 28, 2020 at 2:58 pm
Deepest condolences to you, Bert, and your family…prayers for you 🙏🙏
Sherry Ross
August 28, 2020 at 7:55 pm
My prayers are with all of Donald’s family. My heart goes out to all of you. He was a great guy!
Amy Panikkar
August 29, 2020 at 9:15 pm
My very deepest condolences on the passing of Don.