Grace Buchta Buday – Charleroi
Obituaries
August 3, 2020

Grace Buchta Buday – Charleroi

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Grace Buchta Buday, 92, of Charleroi, passed away on July 31, 2020. She was born on Jan. 25, 1928, to the late Anna and Joseph Buchta. She married John Buday on Oct. 4, 1949, and they spent their lives in a home they built on Speers Hill, where they had many friends. Grace made a career working for Charleroi-Monessen Hospital, then Mon Valley Hospital. Her beloved husband passed away on Sept. 6, 2005. She was a lifelong member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Charleroi. Her ever-present smile and positive outlook will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Mon Valley Care Center for its excellent care of Grace during her final two years. The arrangements are private and under the direction of CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Online condolences may be sent to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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