Age 76, of Highland Park, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Beloved husband of 42 years of Laurie J. (Shannon) Buches; loving father of Stephen James (Amy) Buches, Sarah Shannon Buches (Amber McLaughlin) and Anne Catherine (Jon) McHenry; cherished grandpa of Addison Buches, Michaela Buches, James Buches, Cameron McHenry, Owen McHenry and the late Stephen James Buches; son of the late Stephen James and Helen Jean (Pforsich) Buches; brother of David (Susan) Buches, Tom (Dana) Buches, Tim (Tammy) Buches, the late Mary Buches and George Buches; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jim graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was recruited to play college football at the University of Notre Dame. After earning his bachelor's degree, he continued his education at West Virginia University achieving a law degree. He began practicing law as an attorney in Pittsburgh where he met his wife Laurie and started a family, raising their three children in the Highland Park neighborhood.

Jim will be remembered for his larger than life character and stature, which was complimented by a heart of gold. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He enjoyed many years of family get-togethers, most notably beach vacations, extended family picnics, and celebrations over the holidays. He was an avid reader, sports enthusiast, movie connoisseur, and could usually be found listening to classic rock while cooking or gardening on the weekends. Above all else he enjoyed being with his family and will be deeply missed by them.

In lieu of flowers, the Buches family requests donations be made to the Stephen's Hulksters Angel Fund, an organization founded in honor of Jim's grandson Stephen who he loved dearly. https://stephenshulksters.com/donate

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Savior Cemetery (Gibsonia, PA).