Shirley J. Buck 1936-2024
YOUNGSTOWN — Shirley Jean Goodman Buck, 87, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Hospice House.
She was born in Rimersburg, Pa., on Dec. 17, 1936, to the late James Goodman and Velma Culbertson Goodman.
Shirley was a graduate of Union High School and went on to work at Strouss-Kaufmanns for over 20 years. She married the late Vernon Buck on July 5, 1957, whom she spent over 50 years with creating a life and building memories before his passing in 2008.
Shirley enjoyed traveling, especially to Aruba, loved country music and was a die-hard Indians fan, but her biggest joy in life was attending all her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events.
Shirley leaves behind to carry on her memory, her children, Richard Buck, James (Sue) Buck, Terry Buck, Larry (Peggy) Buck, Karen Buck and Dennis (Lisa) Buck; grandchildren, Amanda (Jason) Young, Sarah (Jason) Majirsky, Tiffany Buck, Michelle Buck, Gene (Elyse) Buck, Julie (Michael) Bobino, Danielle Buck and Rachael Buck; and great-grandchildren, Jackson Young, Bennett Young, Isaac Majirsky, Noah Majirsky, Jacob Majirsky, James Bobino, Luke Bobino and B.B. Buck.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two siblings, Joan Johnson and James Goodman.
Family and friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, with a service to follow at 1 p.m., at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.
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