Darwin “Buck” Stuchel, of Homer City, passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born October 20, 1941, to Hugh Miller and Rose Shall in Armstrong County.
Buck was a member of the Homer City American Legion and a member of the Teamsters. He served in the United States Army. Buck retired as a truck driver. After retiring, he worked several jobs throughout the area. He enjoyed golfing, watching college football, camping and the outdoors. Most of all he loved his family and his pet cats.
He is survived by his wife Adria (Jackson) Stuchel, Homer City, a son Landon Stuchel, Homer City, Doug Stuchel, RI, a daughter, Valerie Brown (Johnny), NV, three grandchildren, Victoria, Allicyn and Kendra Horseman, a brother, Ronald “Skip” Stuchel and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Melvin, William, Leonard, Robert, four sisters, Dorothy Yerty, Ruth Painter, Betty Stuchel, and Jane Kwiatkowski.
Services are private.
The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of the Stuchel family.
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