Bridgewater, NJ – Stephanie T. (Zaloga) Buchma, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at home with loving family by her side. Born in Scranton, PA, daughter of the late Anthony and Constance (Nowakowska) Zaloga, she had lived briefly in Manville, NJ, before settling to Bridgewater in the early 1950's.

Stephanie was an administrative assistant with Baker & Taylor in Somerville, NJ. But her greatest joy in life was caring for her husband and children. For many years she was active and faithful member of St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ. She was an avid crafter who enjoyed beading and crocheting.

Besides her parents, Stephanie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Buchma on May 19, 1998; son, Stephen Buchma; and siblings, Wanda Stawicki, Tony Zaloga, Stanley Zaloga, Walter "Squeege" Zaloga, Joseph Zaloga, and Victoria Coval.

Stephanie leaves behind and will be deeply missed by her loving children, Eugene Buchma and his wife Debbie of West Deptford, NJ, Paula Buchma of Durham, NC, and Cathleen and her husband Ed Eberle of Indianapolis, IN; dear sister, Julia Maslanka of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; cherished grandchildren, Melissa, Stephanie, Michelle, Andrea, Matthew, Kathryn, Allie, and Rachael; and precious great grandchildren, Adam, Gage, Andrew, Kadance, Chloe, Norah, Claire, Grace, Liam, and Eli; and by all of her many adored grand pups.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing at Fucillo & Warren Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, Manville, NJ 08835 on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 9:15-10 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough with Father Orest Kunderevych officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Stephanie's name to a charity dear to your heart. To send condolences to the family, share photographs, or light a virtual candle in memory of Stephanie, please visit www.FucilloandWarrenFuneralHome.com