Carl E. Buzard, Sr

March 12, 1935 - September 7, 2012

Carl E. Buzard, Sr., 77, of Karns City, Pa. passed away Friday September 7, 2012 at the Sugar Creek Rest Home in Worthington, following a several month illness. Born in West Monterey, Pa. on March 12, 1935, he was the son of the late Lewis E. and Treva Logan Buzard. Graduating from the former Parker High School in 1953, he began a forty-five year career the following day the Penn-Drake (now Calumet- Penreco) Refinery in Karns City. Carl also served nearly twenty years as president of the former ERP Union at the plant (now Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers). He was protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Lee Dittmer Buzard whom he married in 1955. Four Daughters: Teresa Coleman of Butler, Sandy "Jeannie" (Dan) Black of Hilliards, Carla Sue (Walt) Cotherman of St. Petersburg, and Christine Cubbison of Butler. A number of grand and great-grandchildren. One sister: Lucille ("Bud") Donaldson of Evans City and one brother: H. Jack (Gail) Buzard of Eau Claire, Pa. As well as a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only son, Carl E. Buzard, Jr. who died August 22, 2012. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 PM Tuesday September 11th at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday the 12th at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Wallace of the Chicora Christian Missionary & Alliance Church officiating. Burial will take place at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery