Richard J. Buchin, 59, of Allentown, died August 28, 2012. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Harry Buchin and the late Rachel (Gehman) Buchin.

He was a graduate of Emmaus High School and had a political science degree from Kutztown University and a master of divinity degree from the Eastern Baptist Seminary.

He was a resident of the Good Shepherd Home for a number of years.

He was a partner in his father's hardware business for a period of time in addition he was a former tax collector in Macungie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Home, Allentown.

Arrangements were made by the David J. Boyko Funeral Home, Macungie.