John Henry Bruckman, age 72, of Elmira, NY and formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY. John was born on October 13, 1952 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Robert and Martha (Gohn) Bruckman. John is predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Sandy Eaton. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Brad) Condon, Tina Bruckman, and Kathryn (Nicholas) Kniceley; brothers, Robert Bruckman, Ronald (Christine) Bruckman, James Bruckman, Mark (Maria) Bruckman, Michael Bruckman; sister, Debbie (John) Bugman; brother-in-law, Daniel Eaton; grandchildren, Michael Condon and Dawson (Leilani) Bruckman and great-grandchild, Lakelyn Grace Condon. John was a graduate of McKinley High School in Buffalo, NY. He was employed by Great Lakes Associates, Inc. as a grain shoveler from 1972-1994, before transitioning to the Tonawanda Coke Corporation, where he served as a wharfman and quench care operator from 1995-2016. John's pastimes included golfing, bowling, playing pool, and swimming; along with time spent camping with his children. He was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church, Buffalo, NY. Services will be announced at a later date.