Rita A. BucherNew OxfordRita Ann Bucher, 73, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at her home. She was the wife of Lester L. Bucher, Jr, whom she married on July 14, 1962, her husband of 55 years.Rita was born on March 3, 1944 in Oxford Twp., the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Estella Elizabeth (Kuhn) Martin and her step father, Charles Carbaugh.Rita was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Oxford, a supporter of "Relay for Life", and loved helping team "Family Hope". Rita loved her faith, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rita enjoyed playing cards with her siblings, working in her many gardens, and doing crafts. Rita loved taking family vacations. The family wishes to thank the many Doctors and Nurses who cared for her during her illness. In addition to her husband Lester, Rita is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Ann Lawrence and her husband, Jeffrey, of Abbottstown, and Lisa Marie Smith and her husband, Allen, of Hanover; a son, Scott Alan Bucher of New Oxford; six grandchildren, Joshua Lawrence, Jenna Lawrence, Blake Smith, Tyler Smith, Ashlee Adams, and Wesley Bucher; four great-grandchildren, Cameron Bullock, Emery Smith, Elliot Smith, and Emma Adams; four sisters, Clara Riggs of Hanover, Mary Menges and her husband, Glenn of New Oxford, Dorothy Downin and her husband, Larry of New Oxford, and Rose Topper and her husband, Pat of New Oxford; two brothers, James Martin and his wife, Sharon of Manistee, MI, and Burnell Carbaugh and his wife, Deana of New Chester. She was predeceased by four brothers, Bernard Martin, Francis Martin, Joseph Martin, and George Martin; two sisters, Pauline Hertz, and Teresa Hankey. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 10 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Carlisle St., New Oxford, with Rev. Charles Persing officiating. Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception cemetery. A viewing will be held Sunday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, with a Rosary service at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions are sent to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Carlisle St., New Oxford, PA.17350 or VNA Hospice of Hanover/Spring Grove, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA. 17331. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.