Brian S. Budman Sr.

Brian S. Budman Sr., 35, of Hughesville, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at his home.

Born June 28, 1973, in Muncy, he was a son of George L. Budman Jr. and Diane L. Sanner Calabro. He and his wife, the former Mary A. Hill, would have celebrated five years of marriage on Aug. 28, 2009.

Brian attended the Hughesville High School. He was previously employed with Blaise Alexander Chevrolet, Montoursville and R & S Automotive, Antes Fort. Brian was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding his four wheeler and working on cars. He was also a NASCAR fan who enjoyed collecting Dale Earnhardt Sr. memorabilia. However, one of Brian’s greatest joys was spending time with his children.

Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are three sons, Austin M. Wertz, Brian S. Budman Jr. and Brad L. Budman all of Antes Fort; three daughters, Jessica A. Shaffer of Turbotville, Destiny A. Budman and Angel M. Budman both of Antes Fort; a brother, Brian N. Fisher of Hughesville; two sisters, Kelly O’Conner and Brandy Budman both of Hughesville; and a maternal grandfather, John R. Sanner of Hughesville.

Brian was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother, Marian L. Sanner; and paternal grandparents, George L. and Pauline B. Budman.

A memorial service will be held 8 p.m. Monday, at the Pennsdale Civic Center, were a visitation will also be held from 5 to 8 p.m.

The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to the Budman Children’s Fund which can be made at any Sovereign Bank location.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville.