Priscilla L. Buckley

SHARON — Priscilla L. Buckley died at her home in Sharon on March 25, 2012, after a brief illness. She was 90 years old.

Miss Buckley, born Oct. 17, 1921, was a Sharon native who made her mark in journalism. Her career began in World War II as a copywriter for the United Press radio service in New York City.  

In 1953, she became a staff reporter for the Paris bureau of United Press International.  Three years later, she was recruited by her brother, William F. Buckley Jr., for his newly founded magazine, National Review, where she remained until her retirement in 2000.  She served as the magazine’s managing editor during 26 of those years.

Following her retirement, she wrote a number of books based on her experiences as a journalist and an avid traveler. These included “A String of Pearls,” based on her work with United Press here and abroad; “Living it Up with National Review,” which chronicles her diplomatic skills in dealing with a group of brilliant but often irascible editors; and “History Writ Small,” chronicling  travels “by Barge, Boat and Balloon.”

Although she maintained a New York City apartment during her working career, she grew up in Sharon and spent her weekends there before resuming her full-time residency in that town on her retirement.  

She was a first-class golfer as a youth and later participated in pro/amateur tournaments in both New England and the Carolinas.

Priscilla is survived by her brothers, James L. Buckley of Sharon, and Reid Buckley of Camden, S.C.; her sister, Carol Buckley of Newburyport, Mass.; and 48 devoted nephews and nieces.

Her funeral will be held Friday, March 30, at St. Bernard’s Church in Sharon at 11:30 a.m.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Church; or to Maplebrook School, North Road, Amenia, NY 12501.

The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of arrangements.

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