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Anna Wetzel Bucher 1930-2025

Anna Jane Wetzel Hess Bucher, age 94, of Hanover, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home.

Anna Wetzel Bucher
Anna Wetzel Bucher

She was born September 23, 1930 in Orrtanna to Raymond J. and Clara (McDannell) Wetzel.

Ann graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1948. She was employed by Stanley Home Products for 35 years and later by the Adams County Courthouse for 9 years.

She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg.

Her first husband, Joseph Hess, passed in 1967. Her second husband, Paul Bucher, passed in 2018.

She is survived by a brother Raymond, daughters, Debbora and Joan, 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great- grandchild and 3 stepsons

She was preceded in death by a sister Genevieve; brothers Floyd (infant), Thomas, and Robert; daughters Susan, Maxine, and Gail; son, Tony (infant); and grandson, Stephen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 25 W. High St., Gettysburg.

Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.

The Monahan Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements and online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Xavier Church, 465 Table Rock Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325


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