Dr. Lewis "Buzz" C. Cuthbert, 79, of North Coventry, passed away on June 4, 2025, at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Pomona, NJ. He was devoted to his family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love, education, and advocacy.
Born to the late Lorraine and Dorothy (Kratz) Cuthbert, Buzz grew up in the Lansdale area. He earned his undergraduate degree from Ursinus College and a doctorate from Temple University. Throughout his distinguished career in education, he served as an English teacher, vice principal, superintendent, and professor, inspiring countless students and colleagues. Alongside his late wife Donna, he co-founded The Alliance for a Clean Environment (ACE), where he served as president, and he co-authored the book "Unlikely Environmentalist" with his niece Kelly Cuthbert Jameson.
Buzz's passions extended beyond education and environmentalism to soccer, which he played and coached throughout his life, including at Owen J. Roberts. His family affectionately called him Papadoc, and he cherished his roles as husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Surviving Buzz are his daughters, Amber Buchanan (wife of Mark Harvey) and Heather Helmers (wife of Duff); grandchildren, Justin Hepler (husband of Melanie), Kiersten Hepler (wife of Jafar Hussain), Taylor Hamilton (wife of Dylan), and Sara Malloy (wife of Jimmy); great-grandchildren, Kai, Leo, Hazel, Max, Ari, Quinn, Blake, and Ivy; and brother, Robert "Corky" Cuthbert. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Cuthbert.
Buzz will be remembered for his kindness, humor, patience, and selflessness.
A funeral service will be held on June 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, PA 19468. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to “Mew to You”, 959 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226.