James L. Buchanan's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2026 in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

James L. Buchanan

May 28, 1941 - May 14, 2026 (84 years old)

Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

James L. Buchanan's obituary , Passed away on May 14, 2026 in Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

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Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home

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James L. Buchanan

May 28, 1941 - May 14, 2026 (84 years old)

Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

James L. Buchanan Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 14, 2026, at the age of 84, James L. Buchanan of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Buchanan to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Bernice Springer Buchanan; and his brothers, David Buchanan and William Buchanan. He is survived by: his wife Jayne R. Calhoun; his children, Jay L. Buchanan (Lori) of Shinglehouse, Jill D. Buchanan of Pittsburgh and Julie R. Matthews (Scott) of Shinglehouse; his grandchildren, Jeffrey Buchanan (Emily Long), Dustin Buchanan (Elizabeth) and Jaymie Sutton (Ben); his great grandchildren, Jeffrey D. Buchanan and Rayne Buchanan; his sister Glenda Blair of Arizona; his sister-in-law Mary Lou Buchanan of Tennessee; and his goddaughter Aleehia Rose Faulkner. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Faith Bible Church (8137 Main, Little Genesee, NY 14754). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 S. Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to Faith Bible Church, 8137 Main Street, Little Genesee, NY 14754.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home



Sun

May 17

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Faith Bible Church
8137 Main, Little Genesee, NY 14754

Sun

May 17

Celebration of life

4:00 PM

Faith Bible Church
8137 Main, Little Genesee, NY 14754

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