John Robert Buchanan, 48, of Bethel, died of an apparent heart attack on Friday, July 31, 2009. He was born July 6, 1961, the son of Helen and William Buchanan Jr.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Buchanan is survived by his mother, Helen Buchanan; two sons, John Robert Jr. and James Ryan Buchanan; one daughter, Laura Anastasia Buchanan; three grandchildren, Makayla, James and Caleb; two brothers, William Buchanan III and David Buchanan; three sisters, Helen Weigand, Susan Marlow and Roberta Buchanan and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug. 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bethel.

Interment at Tate Township Cemetery.

E. C. Nurre Funeral Home in Bethel, served the family.