Charlotte Buckwalter Ford

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charlotte Buckwalter Ford on December 19, 2023, in Mount Lebanon, PA. Charlotte was born on November 30, 1944 in East Orange, NJ to Henry George and Mary Walsh Buckwalter. She married Wilfred Kelley Ford on September 30^th, 1966.  One of seven children, she spent her childhood living between the coasts primarily in Montclair NJ and Santa Anna CA.  She was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years, and enjoyed reading, swimming, traveling, sewing, knitting, quilting, camping, and hosting gatherings for friends and family. She is survived by husband Wilfred K Ford of 57 years, sons John (Erin) Ford, Philip (Elizabeth Weller) Ford, daughters, Genevieve (Philip) Harper, Kathryn Ford, and Charlotte Alice (Joseph Ortego) Ford. Grandchildren, Erin (Thomas), Brittaney, Mark, Connor (Marianne), Daniel (Joanne), Cecelia, Joseph, Isabella, Emily, and Eva. Great grandchildren, Danica, Heath, and Jeremiah. Siblings, Maryjo Kalamon, John (Nancy) Buckwalter, George (Cheryl) Buckwalter, Maggie O’Rourke, Joseph (Lisa) Buckwalter, and Philip (Robin) Buckwalter and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.  She was preceded in death by Parents Mary and Henry Buckwalter. At the request of the family a Celebration of Life will be held in the future. Memorials may be made to www.mtlebanonlibrary.org