James S. Buchanan, 81, of Ocean Grove, died Saturday September 3 at home. He was a supervisor for Anheuser Busch in Newark before retiring 25 years ago. Mr. Buchanan was a United States Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Salem. He was a member of the American Legion Post 346, Neptune, the Ocean Grove Fishing Club and a long time member of the Ocean Grove Citizens Patrol. Surviving are his wife Ella Orr Buchanan, whom he married on September 4,1954, his son, James L. Buchanan of Freehold Township, his daughter, Gail A. Buchanan of Kearny and 3 grand children, Michael, Erin and Scott. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Ocean GroveMemorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Ocean Grove Beautification Committe or to the American Legion Post 346, 21 Gully Road, Neptune, NJ 07753 would be appreciated.