Arch Buzzard

Arch Bensol “Ben” Buzzard, 86, of Frost, passed away Friday February 2, 2024.
Born August 26, 1937, in Marlinton, he was a son of the late June and Viola McCarty Buzzard.
Ben was a heavy equipment operator for Clemetric on the Bath County pumped storage facility, as well as a logger and a farmhand. He enjoyed mowing grass, sitting on his porch, and tending to his garden. Ben was also known as the hat man as his favorite hobby was collecting hats. At last count, he had more than 11,000.
He was preceded in death by his companion, Hilda Sharp; sisters, Jean Boggs, Linda Willington and Mary Lou Waugh; brothers, Joe Buzzard, Dennis Buzzard and Jim Buzzard.
He is survived by a brother, Clark Buzzard, and wife, Deloris, of Frost; sister-in-law, Patty Bussard, of Frost; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Lantz Funeral Home with Rev. David Rittenhouse officiating.
In keeping with his wishes, the body was cremated, and the ashes will be inurned in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Frost.
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneral home.com