Vernon “Bud” Slabaugh, 86, Syracuse, passed away Jan. 18, 2018 at his home. He was born Dec. 29, 1931 in Elkhart County to Neal and  Fannie (Hochstetler) Slabaugh. On June 30, 1957 he married Bette Mollenhour who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He founded Buds Body Shop in 1958 and operated the business …read more.