GEORGE “BILL” BUXTON, IV

He was born on April 16, 1952 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late George William Buxton III and Alexandria Koterba Buxton.

Bill was a 1970 graduate of Avella High School and worked at Weirton Steel Corp. for 30 years.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Independence and the United Steelworkers Local 2911 of Weirton, WV.

Bill enjoyed learning about Native American culture and attending Pow Wows throughout the area. He was also very proud of the five years he spent working for NovaSar in Weirton, WV, doing search and rescue with his dog Smokey. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; he loved his Harley Davidson and was a member of W.D.M.C.

On November 22, 1975, he married Roseanne Lucas, who survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 48 years are, his brother-in-law, John J. Lucas of Avella; and several special cousins, especially, Patty Lish of Wellsburg, WV.

Deceased in addition to his parents, is a sister, Emily Jane Buxton.

There will be no public visitations. There will be a memorial service at a later date and held at the convenience of the family.

Bill’s wishes were to share this poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye, “Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sun on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you wake in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die”.

All arrangements are being handled by Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312.

Condolences may be expressed at www. stefkovichfuneral home.com.