McCormick

Alfred B. "Buss" McCormick, 95, of Meridian died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the UPMC Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born Sept. 29, 1911, in Rimersburg, he was the son of Albert Francis McCormick and Sylvia Mae Reimer.

He retired in 1985 from McCormick's Market, an independent grocery business he and his wife began in Brownsdale in 1945. Previously, he had worked at Franklin Glass and as an independent painting contractor.

Mr. McCormick was especially proud of being involved in the original zoning plans for Penn Township.

Before moving back to Pennsylvania in the 1920s, he had lived in Ventura, Calif., and often spoke of how much he enjoyed living there.

He was a member of the Christ Community United Methodist Church.

He was an honest, dependable, conscientious man who was often sought out for his advice. He loved his wife, family, friends and the challenge of independent business.

In retirement, he enjoyed home and garden maintenance and having friends in to visit.

He was devoted to his wife and to her interests, and recently, he was her compassionate caregiver when she needed help.

He was an excellent example to all who knew him and he will be truly missed.

Surviving are his wife, Gladys Whitmire McCormick, whom he married June 6, 1936; a daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Joyce) Temple of Butler; five grandchildren, Mrs. Matthew (Malinda) Krchnak of Ford City, Mrs. Scott (Kim) Emricko of Sarver, Mrs. Robert (Deborah) Brestensky of Leechburg, Mrs. Steven (Rhonda) Gifford of Greensburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy (Cheryl) Temple II of Butler; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald McCormick; two sisters, and two brothers.

<B>MCCORMICK</B> — Friends of Alfred B. "Buss" McCormick, who died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the <B>Thompson-Miller Funeral Home</B>, 124 E. North St.Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Lisa Grant, his church pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park, Butler Township.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ Community Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.