Obituaries

Frances L Buchko, 78

February 01, 2019

Frances L Buchko, 78, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 with her family by her side. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lena M. (Alessi) and Frank Raneri. Fran was the loving wife to John Buchko for over 57 years.
Fran attended Clarion University. She enjoyed gardening and was talented in knitting and crocheting. Most of all Fran loved to spend time with her family. She will be remembered for her quiet and loving nature.
Fran is survived by her husband, John; her four children: John P. Buchko, Jr., Christopher F. Buchko and his wife Patricia, Leigh Anna Hilbert and her husband Richard, and Stephen J. Buchko and his partner Lynette; her eight grandchildren: Nicole, Noelle, Jackson, Anna Leigh, Andy, Bronwyn, Maggie, and Matilda; her siblings: Sam, Ann Shirley, Donnie, Renee and Mary Lynn as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Fran’s name can be made to https://www.fourdiamonds.org.

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Condolences to the Family

February 05, 2019

My sister, my friend,through all the good times and the bad we always saw it through because of love,I will miss you terribly.you left behind all your strength,and grace that will see your beautiful family through this pain of loss.Ann Shirl

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