Buddy W Strawser

Buddy W. Strawser, 69, of Eister Lane, passed away at his home, Friday, June 16th surrounded by his family. 

Buddy was born March 16, 1954 in Sunbury a son of the late Boyd and Ruby Strawser.  On September 21, 2013, he married the former Lela S. Lahr, who survives.

He was a graduate of Selinsgrove high school and then obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Penn Tech in Williamsport.

Buddy owned and operated Strawser Disposal for several years, prior to co-owning Hometown Disposal where he worked until his retirement.  Following his retirement he worked part time for Coles as a truck driver.

He enjoyed restoring 1950’s trucks, golfing, travelling and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Tyler J. Strawser and his fiance’ Karissa Heckman, his daughters and sons-in-law Mindy and Joe Ranck, Kelly and Rich Wilson, grandchildren Chelsalyn, Koebi, Kaelee, Alex and Tripp, brothers and sisters-in-law Roger and Sandy Strawser, Paul and Sue Strawser, sister and brother-in-law Rachael and Bob Rice.

Buddy was preceded in death by his son Matthew.

Friends and family may visit Friday, June 23 from 9-11am at St. Johns Lutheran Church,  300 Queen Street, Northumberland where the funeral service will follow at 11:00am with Pastor Harry Harter officiating. 

Interment will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.

Arrangements are by the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King Street, Northumberland

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Buddy W Strawser, please visit our floral store.