James L. Buchanan

James L. Buchanan                    “beloved husband, father and grandfather”

SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---James L. “Jim” Buchanan, 84, of Shinglehouse, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after a short illness.

Born on Wednesday, May 28, 1941, he was a son of Welcome H. and Bernice Springer Buchanan. On July 10, 1965 in Coudersport, he married Jayne R. Calhoun, who survives. Jim and Jayne honeymooned driving in their classic 1964 red Mustang.

Jim was a graduate of Northern Potter High School, Class of 1961. He attended night school while working full time and along with his wife, raising three children. He received his Journeyman papers for Tool and Die maker in 1968.

Jim was employed by Keystone Tool and Die in Weston Mills, NY, beginning his career as a tool and die maker, retiring as the Quality Control Manager in 2003. While working his full time job, he also built his home.

He was a member of Faith Bible Church in Little Genesee, NY, where he served as a deacon and trustee. He had previously been a member of Hebron Union Church in Coudersport. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to watch the Hallmark Channel. His greatest love was spending time with his beloved wife and family.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Jayne; three children, Jay L. (Lori) Buchanan of Shinglehouse, Jill D. Buchanan of Pittsburgh, and Julie R. (Scott) Matthews of Shinglehouse; three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Emily Long) Buchanan, Dustin (Elizabeth) Buchanan, and Jaymie (Ben) Sutton; two great-grandchildren, Jeffrey D. Buchanan and Rayne Buchanan; several step-grandchildren; a sister, Glenda Blair of Arizona; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Buchanan of Tennessee; many nieces and nephews; and a Goddaughter, Aleehia Rose Faulkner.

In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by two brothers, David Buchanan and William Buchanan.

The family will be present to receive relatives and friends from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Faith Bible Church, 8137 Main Street, Little Genesee, NY, where a celebration of Jim’s life will follow at 4pm with Pastor Jerry Clark of Faith Bible Church, Pastor Robert Hibbard, former pastor of Faith Bible Church, and Pastor Howard Kiel of Bingham Center Bible Church, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim’s name may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 S. Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 or to Faith Bible Church, 8137 Main Street, Little Genesee, NY 14754.

Jim’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

To express condolences, light a candle, or share a fond memory of Jim, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.