Buzard

James T. Buzard, 79, of Erie, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

He was born in Pittsburgh, on March 4, 1944, son of the late John and Marie Buzard.

Jim graduated from Karns City High School in 1962 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a state trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop E Barracks in Lawrence Park prior to his retirement. Jim enjoyed fishing, golfing and his beagles, Sadie and Scooter. He was a member of the American Legion Carl Neff Post 571, East Erie Moose Lodge, the Lawrence Park Athletic Club, the Fraternal Order of Police and the National Rifle Association.

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor Buzard; three children, Brenda Maroglio, Thomas Buzard and Susan Ciecierski (Jeffrey); three sisters, Marilyn Slagle, Cheryl McCollough (Eden) and retired Col. Nancy Buzard, U.S. Air Force; one brother, John Buzard; two grandchildren, Jacob and Grace Buzard; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Scott Andrew Ciecierski.

BUZARD — A gathering of friends and family of James T. Buzard, who died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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