Buddy A. Savage, 82, of Leola died Thursday night, May 20, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mount Joy Center. Born in Benton, PA, he was the son of the late H. Floyd and Etta Mae Everett Savage. Buddy would have been married to Malina Noutch Savage for 60 years on June 24, 2010.

Buddy was a heavy equipment operator for E.B. Abel, Inc. and retired in 1993. He proudly served his country in the US Army Air force from 1946-1949.  He was the former Master of Benton Masonic Lodge 667 in Benton, PA.

He enjoyed playing cards, traveling and family gatherings.

Surviving besides his wife, are two children: Nadine wife of Samuel Landis, The Villages, Florida, Neil husband of Nancy Savage, Manheim, three grandchildren: Scott husband of Sara Savage, Dana Stauffer, Brian Stauffer and one great grandson, Drew Tice.

Buddy was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Savage.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 2:00PM with the Rev. Newell Embley officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may pay their respects to the family at the funeral home on Monday from 1-2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Buddy's memory to The American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave. Suite 101, Harrisburg, Pa 17110. To send online condolences, please visit, SnyderFuneralHome.com