Thomas Edward ‘Buck’ Bucko – Finleyville

Thomas Edward “Buck” Bucko, 65, of Finleyville, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in UPMC Shady- side Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born March 28, 1956, in Trenton, N.J., the son of John J. and Margaret K. Smolinski Bucko. Tom grew up in the Bucks County area. For over 10 years he was employed at Pfeiffer Windows and Siding in Levittown. Tom enjoyed wood working, carpentry and was quite the handyman. He was very creative and loved to repurpose items. A very sentimental man, Tom prayed daily for himself and his family. He also was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He is survived by Cindy Lou Tustin Newbon, with whom he shared the past 38 years; son, Steven Bucko and significant other Jillian Yohe of Finleyville; daughter, Pam; and a sister, Janice Efel of Bensalem, Pa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Jr. and Joe; and a sister, Maryann. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 West Main St., Monongahela. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.