Ruth U. Bucher

Ruth U. Bucher, 97, of Willow Valley Retirement Community died on Sunday, November 2, 2014.Ruth was the wife of the late Paul E. Bucher who died in 2000. Born in Peach Bottom, PA she was the daughter of the late Ross C. and Lula Mae Shoemaker Ulrich, Sr.
Ruth graduated from Quarryville High School, attended Elizabethtown College, and taught for 2 years before marriage.Her life was dedicated to being a hard working farmer's wife, a loving mother, and a faithful church member.
She is survived by 3 children, Robert (Kathy) Bucher of Willow Street, PA, Joyce (Robert) May of Lebanon, PA, Linda Overlock of LaGrande, OR; 3 grandchildren, Elizabeth Bucher of Lampeter, PA, Caleb Overlock of Nampa, ID, and Ruth Overlock of Skagit Valley, WA; a brother Ross (Nancy) Ulrich of Peach Bottom, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Robert and Harry.
Ruth and her family appreciate and thank the staff of Willow Valley who have lovingly assisted and cared for her the last years of her life.
A memorial service will be held at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 2:00PM with Pastor James H. Rhen officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 1:00PM until the time of service.Inurnment will be private. Kindly omit flowers.Contributions may be made in Ruth's memory to Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA 17566. Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville, PA.To send an online note of condolence, please visit our website at reynoldsfuneralhome.net