Dolores Mae Buchanan (nee Shafransky) died peacefully on Sunday, June 18, in the warm arms of her family. She was 93.

Dolores was born in Schuylkill County, PA on May 5, 1930, to Florence and John Shafransky. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Joe, they moved to Havre de Grace, MD. She had a successful and fulfilling career in bank management. Her life was devoted to her family and friends.

Dolores is survived by her three sons, Joe Buchanan and his wife Tammy, Mickey Buchanan and his wife Vicki, and Gary Buchanan; grandchildren, Angie Buchanan, Christina Peterson, Joe Buchanan, Mike Buchanan and his wife Dana, Brittany Buchanan; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Erin and Megan Horsey, Savannah Montras, George Montras, Liam Buchanan, Evan Buchanan, and Ryan Buchanan, niece Barbara Thomas, and her cousin, Theresa Hawkins.

Dolores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Buchanan, grandson Jason Buchanan, sister Betty Schaeffer, and brother John Shafransky.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday, July 13, at 11 AM. Entombment Mount Erin Cemetery.

Dolores Mae Buchanan

May 05, 1930 - June 18, 2023

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