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Dolores Buchman Reichman

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | May 14, 2025

Dolores Buchman Reichman, 95, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born February 15, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Berti and Helen (Mermelstein) Buchman. Dolores was the wife of the late Harry Reichman. She was a member of the Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and its sisterhood there. Upon graduation from the Winona School of Professional Photography, she became one of the first female photographers in the area. She started her career in photography at her family business, Buchman Photography, where she had many local and national achievements and accolades. She also owned and managed the former Three Rivers Beauty Supply where she oversaw 24 employees and was involved in all facets of the business. In 1986 she closed the business after 25 years of service. She was also a staff member with Barbara Hafer, former PA Auditor General and Treasurer. Dolores was also a member of Hadassah- The National Council of Jewish Women. She had a special place in her heart for The Sisters of The Divine Redeemer in Elizabeth Township who included her in their 1959 Yearbook for her photography skills. She will be greatly missed.

She was the special aunt to Dr. Robert (Elaine) Arko, Joel (Joy) Lebowitz, Bennett (Marie) Buchman, Rise (Larry) Tucker, David (Linda) Reichman, Shari (Michael) Fisch McLoughlin, Leslie (Robert) Fisch Long, Elyse Reichman, and Barry Fisch; special "brother", Al (Lynda) Kianese; and longtime friend, Tim Sullivan. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Sam and Berley Buchman, Marion Lebowitz and Lillian Leimsidor, and her nephews, Dr. Bruce T. Leimsidor and Neil Reichman. Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 am at the New Gemilas Chesed Cemetery in White Oak. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way. White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published May 14, 2025.

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