Susan Louise Bucher 2
- Born: 26 Nov 1954, Sunbury, Northumberland, PA
- Marriage (1): Thomas Bruce Bell on 9 Sep 1972 in Northumberland, Northumberland, PA 1
- Died: 16 Apr 2024, Northumberland, Northumberland, PA at age 69 3
FamilySearch ID: GFQ9-TZ2.
Noted events in her life were:
1. Newspaper: The Daily Item, 23 Sep 1972, Sunbury, Northumberland, PA. 4 Miss Bucher Bride
NORTHUMBERLAND -- Trinity United Methodist Church was the setting on Sept. 9. for the wedding uniting Miss Susan L. Bucher and Thomas Bruce Bell in marriage. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Kennedy at 2 p.m. Parents of the newlyweds are Mr. and Mrs. David E. Bucher, 1135 Duke St., and Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, 558 Front St. Given in marriage by her, parents, the bride wore a floor length empire styled gown of satin and chantilly lace with long lace, sleeves. Her floor length veil was of bridal illusion, and she carried a cascade of blue and white pompons and white rose buds.
The maid of honor, Tracy Hettfer of Sunbury, wore a floor length gown styled identically to that worn by the bride. It featured a light blue bodice and a blue flowered skirt. A white picture hat with blue ribbon completed her ensemble, and she carried a nosegay of blue and white pompons. Serving as the flower girl was Michele Bucher, sister of the bride, attired in a floor length gown designed like the maid of honor's gown. She carried a basket of blue and white pompons.
Jerry Aurand of Northumberland performed the duties of best man, and ushers were Jesse Wagner and Chester Bartholomew, both of Northumberland. Richard Heckert was the ring bearer, and the acolyte was Keith Harro of Selinsgrove, cousin of the bride. Providing appropriate music were Mrs. Nancy, Smith, organist, and Mrs. Lois Moore, vocalist. Both are residents of Northumberland.
Approximately 75 guests greeted the newlyweds in the social hall of the church following the ceremony.
After a wedding trip to the Poconos, the couple is living at 1135 Duke St.
Mrs. Bell, a 1972 graduate of Shikellamy High School, is employed at the Amity House, Sunbury. A 1970 graduate of the same high school, the bridegroom is serving with the U.S. Navy, stationed at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia.
2. Residence: on 11 Jan 2004 in Montandon, Northumberland, PA, United States. 2
3. Obituary: Obituary of Susan L. Bell on 16 Apr 2024 in Northumberland, Northumberland, PA. 3 Northumberland - Susan L. Bell, 69, of North Avenue, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in her home.
Susan was born November 26, 1954 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late David E. and Sylvia I. (Sears) Bucher. She was married to Thomas B. Bell who preceded her in death in 2019.
She was a 1972 graduate of Shikellamy High School.
Susan was a teacher for CSIU of Montandon for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, ceramics and spending time with children.
Susan is survived by her son Richard A. Bell, daughters Lisa Straub (Brian) and Jenna Parker, grandchildren Alexis, Nathan, Stella and Oliver, great granddaughter Emilia, brother John Bucher (Sherry), and sister Cynthia Diogo (Maurice).
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister Michelle Clemens.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 24, at 11:00am in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
Arrangements are by the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King Street, Northumberland.
Susan married Thomas Bruce Bell, son of James P. Bell and A. Allethea Attinger, on 9 Sep 1972 in Northumberland, Northumberland, PA.1 (Thomas Bruce Bell was born on 23 Jan 1951 and died on 21 Jun 2019 in , Lycoming, PA 1 3.)
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