Lawrence Clark Buchanan

Lawrence Clark Buchanan, known affectionately as Larry, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on January 13, 1936, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, to Albert and Winifred Buchanan, he grew up with a strong work ethic and deep sense of faith that would guide him throughout his life.

Larry dedicated 38 years to his career at The Hoover Company in North Canton, Ohio, retiring in 2000. Beyond his professional life, he served his church and community with quiet devotion for more than 30 years as Music Director at Grace Baptist Church in Canton. He also served as a deacon and, in retirement, continued contributing on the church’s buildings and grounds committee.

He found deep joy in simple pleasures—reading, vacationing at the beach, tending his yard, and most of all, caring for his family. Nothing meant more to him than time spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Lee Buchanan (née Whitehead); his children, Ronald Buchanan (Cheryl) of Alliance, Ohio, Debbie Sisler of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rhonda Carmel (Mike) of Canal Winchester, Ohio; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Peggy Craig (Bob) and Kathy Pflug (Rolly), sisters-in-law Ruth Ann Buchanan and Mary Virginia Buchanan, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Albert, Dick, Jim, and John Buchanan, sisters Marjorie Johnson and Winnie Johnson, and son-in-law Philip Sisler.