Cheryl Ann Buchta Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

CHERYL BUCHTA Cheryl Buchta, 66, of Great Bend, PA peacefully returned to her Heavenly Home on September 23, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl was born to the late Barney Delaney and Shirley Gardner on October 23, 1953. After completing school at North High, she went into the work force with Security Mutual Life Insurance Company for a number of years. Then she found her true calling in the medical field. She gave nearly two decades of her life to Lourdes Hospital as a phlebotomist and MOA. Cheryl also served her community for thirty-five devoted years as an EMT, Instructor, “Mother”, and Board of Directors’ Secretary for the Great Bend/Hallstead Vol. Ambulance. Cheryl dedicated her life to saving the lives of others, while educating peers to compassionately do the same, along the way. Cheryl was blessed with a large, loving family. She married the love of her life, Ronald on October 2, 1975, in Montrose, PA. Together they made a house a home in Great Bend, PA, where they raised their children. Even prior to her years as an EMS Educator, Cheryl was a teacher of sorts, sharing the Word of the Lord was high on her list of priorities. Religious instruction was a crucial part of raising her children, so much so, that she taught CCD for fourteen years within the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She shared her love for the Lord with those most precious to her. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Buchta; her son, Herbert O. Drumm III (Desiree); her daughters, Julene Graham (Richard) and Frances Lawrence (Josh); her grandchildren, Cody Welch, Brooklyn Welch (Jason), David Graham (Lexi), Cameron Drumm, Kaelin Hughes, Nathan Garrehy, Lilli Lawrence, and Joshua Lawrence; her special Goddaughter and best friend, Shari Barr Shaffer; her sisters, Irene Quinn (Phil) and Kathleen Ayers (Al); special sister-in-law, Christine Tottey; special step daughter, Elizabeth Buchta Dutcher (Joseph); foster daughter, Kristy Jones; as well as numerous wonderful step children, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and so many beloved family members and friends. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Brandy Holcomb, Shannon Mess, and many others who compassionately attended to Cheryl’s needs through her illness. Cheryl was predeceased by her daughter, Jolene Drumm; her brother, Timothy Gardner; two step sons, Dominic and Ronald S. Buchta. Cheryl will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Those wishing may join the family’s procession to the cemetery and be present at the graveside service. The procession is scheduled to leave the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. around 11:30 on Tuesday, and pass by the family home. Please allow EMS Vehicles and the family’s cars to use the parking lot area behind the funeral home and join the procession anywhere along Route 11 as we leave Great Bend, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully and respectfully encourages considering a donation in her memory to the Great Bend/Hallstead Vol. Ambulance, 5 Carrol Street, Great Bend, PA 18821.

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Cheryl Ann Buchta

October 23, 1953 - September 23, 2020