Mary E. “Betsy” Bucher
1937-2019
Bolivar
Mary E. “Betsy” Bucher 81 of 108 Pleasant Street passed away unexpectedly in her Florida home on
Thursday April 4, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1937 in Olean. She was the daughter of Donald and
Grace Mooney Johnson. Betsy married Thomas Anderson in 1960 in Olean; Mr. Anderson preceded her in
death 1983. On July 29, 1989 Betsy married Joseph J. Bucher in Olean, Mr. Bucher survives.
She was formerly employed by Subcon Industries Olean. She was a graduate of the Olean High School
class of 1955. Betsy was a member of St. Mary’s Church Bolivar, The Red Hat Society Bolivar and the Little
Genesee Garden Club.
Surviving in addition to her husband are four children: Jeff Anderson Orlando FL, Scott Anderson Tucson
AZ, Susan (David) Bess Arlington TX and David (Susan) Anderson Scio. Also surviving are four step
children: Andrew (Mary) Bucher Rochester, Cathleen (Eric) Johnson Seattle WA, Elizabeth (Charles)
Emerson Lyndon VT and David (Susan) Bucher Emporium PA; nine grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter,
five step grandchildren, one brother, Michael Johnson Riverside CA, special friends; Rick
and Kris Gould and family Bolivar and Kelly and Lois Lounsberry and family Bolivar. She was preceded in
death by a brother Joseph Johnson.
There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday April 11, 2019 at
10A.M. in St. Mary’s Church Bolivar with Fr. James Hartwell pastor as celebrant. Burial will be in St.
Bonaventure Cemetery Allegany.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-
1942.
Schaffner Funeral Home
