Mary L. Bucher

Age 78, formerly of Minerva, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 in her Tennessee home surrounded by family. She was born June 28, 1944 in Orrville, OH to Forest and Vivian (Frye) Gardner. She graduated from East Canton High School in 1962. While raising her family, she worked for several companies retiring from the Bonnot Foundry in Canton. After retiring, she started a new career at the Minerva Leader newspaper. She was a member of F.O.E. Aerie #2199 in Minerva serving as the auxiliary treasurer until its' closing.

She is survived by her sister Peggy (Ray) Myers of Sherrodsville, son Donald Hoover of Wylie, TX, son Douglas (Jennifer) Hoover of Farmersville, TX, daughter Kristie (Hoover) Davis of Clarksville, TN, son Daniel Hoover of Valley View, TX, step-daughters Ann (Don) Blackburn of Minerva, Connie Bucher of Alliance, OH and step-sons James (Michelle) Bucher of Port Charlotte, FL, and John Bucher of Ohio, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Bucher, brother Donald Gardner and sister, Rebecca Joseph.

A celebration of Mary's life will be Saturday June 17th at 3:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Mr. Jason Jackson.  Calling hours will be casual dress and 2 hours prior to services from 1-3 pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Heritage Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.