Herman "Buddy" Melvin Leventhal Obituary (1926 - 2022)

Herman "Buddy" Melvin Leventhal, 96, formerly of Butler, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his home in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by his family. Buddy was born July 26, 1926, in Butler. After graduating from Butler High School in 1943, Buddy enlisted in the US Navy. He served in World War II in Okinawa and later in the Korean War. In 1952, Buddy and his brothers, Floyd (aka Tunny) & Alvin, opened Allied Auto Accessories. They ran a successful business for more than 40 years. Buddy married Joan Glasser on October 12, 1958. They settled in Butler where they raised four children, Jamie, Robert, and twins Stacey and Stuart. Buddy was a kind, caring man who instilled a strong work ethic into his children. In 2001 Buddy and Joan made Boca Raton their permanent residence. Buddy is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 64 years, Joan (Glasser) Leventhal; his beloved children and their spouses, Jamie (Leventhal) and Paul Markowitz, Robert and Maria (Mitch) Leventhal, Stacey (Leventhal) and Ian Imber, and Stuart Leventhal; his brother Alvin Leventhal; as well as seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his three sisters & one brother, and two nieces. Herman will be laid to rest in a graveside service on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at B'nai Abraham Cemetery, Portman Road, Butler, PA 16001. Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.