Nov 20, 2018

Loren R. Kiskadden, 59, of Amwell Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 19, 2018, in his home.

He was born October 11, 1959, in Washington, a son of Grace Moore Kiskadden of Amwell Township and the late Warren R. Kiskadden.

Buzz fought a long, hard battle with addiction, prevailing with more than nine years of sobriety.

He had an awesome wit and was well-known for his creativity at coming up with nicknames for his many nieces and nephews, as well as anyone else he could brand with a nickname.

He loved working on cars and worked in the auto salvage business with his father and other family members for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews, whom he loved to take hunting and fishing.

All-Clad Metalcrafters in Canonsburg employed him as a production worker for 13 years.

Loren was a member of Mt. Herman Church in Amity.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are four sisters, Sheryl Kiskadden of Oklahoma, Becky (Ronnie) Roupe of Amity, Sondra (Richard) DiNardo of Kentucky and Carol (Frank) Roupe of Washington, and two brothers, Kevin Kiskadden and Mike (Lisa) Kiskadden, both of Amity. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews; some of their nicknames that would sound familiar are “Antwon,” “Blooch” and “Chancellor,” who in turn would call him “Uncle Buzzhead.” Other loving terms he would use were “Buck LaForge” and “Buck Noodle.”

He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Judy Kiskadden, and a nephew, Justin Minor.

Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m., the time of service, Saturday, November 24, in Dale D. DeAngelo Funeral Home, 1290 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, with Pastor Steve Ramey officiating. All other arrangements are private.

A tribute wall is available at www.deangelocare.com.