Benjamin E. "Benny" Buzard of 351 Parish Ave. Hubbard, OH, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:56 p.m. in his residence. He was 26.

Mr. Buzard was born in Sharon, PA on June 29, 1983, a son of Gerald and Diana Nigro Buzard

He graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelors Degree in Arts and Geography. Prior to college he was a 2001 graduate of West Middlesex High School.

Benny attended Our Lady of Fatima Church. He was the captain of the West Middlesex Football Team, and enjoyed listening to music.

He is survived by, his parents, Gerald Buzard of West Middlesex, PA and Diana Nigro of Hubbard, OH; a sister, Danica and her husband Theron Burrows of New Wilmington, PA; 2 brothers, Jacob Buzard of Hubbard, OH and Ethan Buzard of West Middlesex, PA; his paternal grandmother, Frances Buzard of Sharpsville; his maternal grandparents Dominic and Eleanor Nigro of West Middlesex.

Benny was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Cash Buzard.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service.

Arrangements are entrusted to the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon, PA 16146.

Friends and family may send condolences on-line at www.mcgoniglefuneralhomeandcrematory.com