Walter Frank "Buck" Kowalcyk, 79, of Maynard, Ohio died October 1, 2021, at Liza's Place in Wheeling.

He was born September 26, 1942, in Barton, Ohio a son of the late Walter and Mary Ludwig Kowalcyk.

Buck was a retired employee from Consolidation Coal Company, Oak Park Mine and McElroy Mine. He was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church. He enjoyed baseball and working on the farm. Buck was a member of the Maynard PNA Lodge #455, a life member of the Fairpoint Polish Club, the president and life member of the Maynard Sportsman's Club and a member of the UMWA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Marie Kowalcyk.

Buck is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Dunder Kowalcyk; a daughter, Christina (John) Gdula; a grandson, Matthew Gdula; two sisters, Joann Kokovich and Barbara Jean Hilling; a brother, Stanley "Buck" (Trudy) Kowalcyk; a sister-in-law, Julia "Bunny" Sickimich; a brother-in-law, Ron (Irene) Dunder; several nieces and a nephew.

Facial coverings are recommended. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a PNA Service at 3:50 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Father Thomas Chillog officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, Ohio 43943 or the American Lung Association, P. O. Box 756, Osceola, WI 54020-0756.