CUMBERLAND,MARYLAND —- Della Mae (Bucy) Smith, 81, of Cumberland, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her husband and children.
Born September 11, 1938, in Wellersburg, PA, Della was the last surviving child of the late Mrytle (Barnes) Bucy and Frank Bucy, Jr. Della is preceded in death by brothers Frank Bucy, Herbert Bucy, Dewey Bucy and Rowley Bucy and sisters Helen Bucy, Vera Kipe, Sally Walsh, Katherine Hutzel, and Mary Krampf.
Della is survived by her husband Donald B. Smith with whom she shared 46 years of her life. She is also survived by her children: Dale Bowman Jr. (Janie), Tammie Self (Dana), Edward Bowman (Julie), Diane Wilson (James), and Scott Bowman (Kim). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nancy Nelson (Ryan), Brandon Self (Laura), Gwen Growden (Matt), Mandy Bowman, Emily Wilson, Dale Bowman III, Josh Lassen, Carrie Bearden, David Karns (Jenni), and Kristin Karns. Also surviving great-grandchildren: Ellena, Ryleigh and Eli Nelson, Kylie Self, Greyson and Maely Growden, Kamryn McAllister, Reagan and Jax Bearden, Peyten and Konner Karns, and Autumn Lund. She is also survived by special family friend, Lisa Weisenmiller and her son, Jacob Firlie, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Della retired from Biederlack of America in 2000. Della’s passion for projects led her and Don to build a cherished family home that has housed children to great-grandchildren and is full of life and treasured memories. Della enjoyed hosting others and opened her home to all. No matter what you called her, wife, mom, grams, Dodie or Della Mae, at some point you found yourself sitting at her kitchen table sharing food, drink and laughter. Della loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, painting, tending to her flowers, decorating and remodeling her home. She will be remembered as the beloved, strong willed matriarch of her family.
Per Della’s wishes, family and friends will be holding a private celebration of life to honor Della.
Born September 11, 1938, in Wellersburg, PA, Della was the last surviving child of the late Mrytle (Barnes) Bucy and Frank Bucy, Jr. Della is preceded in death by brothers Frank Bucy, Herbert Bucy, Dewey Bucy and Rowley Bucy and sisters Helen Bucy, Vera Kipe, Sally Walsh, Katherine Hutzel, and Mary Krampf.
Della is survived by her husband Donald B. Smith with whom she shared 46 years of her life. She is also survived by her children: Dale Bowman Jr. (Janie), Tammie Self (Dana), Edward Bowman (Julie), Diane Wilson (James), and Scott Bowman (Kim). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nancy Nelson (Ryan), Brandon Self (Laura), Gwen Growden (Matt), Mandy Bowman, Emily Wilson, Dale Bowman III, Josh Lassen, Carrie Bearden, David Karns (Jenni), and Kristin Karns. Also surviving great-grandchildren: Ellena, Ryleigh and Eli Nelson, Kylie Self, Greyson and Maely Growden, Kamryn McAllister, Reagan and Jax Bearden, Peyten and Konner Karns, and Autumn Lund. She is also survived by special family friend, Lisa Weisenmiller and her son, Jacob Firlie, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Della retired from Biederlack of America in 2000. Della’s passion for projects led her and Don to build a cherished family home that has housed children to great-grandchildren and is full of life and treasured memories. Della enjoyed hosting others and opened her home to all. No matter what you called her, wife, mom, grams, Dodie or Della Mae, at some point you found yourself sitting at her kitchen table sharing food, drink and laughter. Della loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, painting, tending to her flowers, decorating and remodeling her home. She will be remembered as the beloved, strong willed matriarch of her family.
Per Della’s wishes, family and friends will be holding a private celebration of life to honor Della.
CUMBERLAND,MARYLAND —- Della Mae (Bucy) Smith, 81, of Cumberland, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her husband and children.
Born September 11, 1938, in Wellersburg, PA, Della was the last surviving child of the late Mrytle (Barnes) Bucy and Frank Bucy, Jr. Della is preceded in death by brothers Frank Bucy, Herbert Bucy, Dewey Bucy and Rowley Bucy and sisters Helen Bucy, Vera Kipe, Sally Walsh, Katherine Hutzel, and Mary Krampf.
Della is survived by her husband Donald B. Smith with whom she shared 46 years of her life. She is also survived by her children: Dale Bowman Jr. (Janie), Tammie Self (Dana), Edward Bowman (Julie), Diane Wilson (James), and Scott Bowman (Kim). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nancy Nelson (Ryan), Brandon Self (Laura), Gwen Growden (Matt), Mandy Bowman, Emily Wilson, Dale Bowman III, Josh Lassen, Carrie Bearden, David Karns (Jenni), and Kristin Karns. Also surviving great-grandchildren: Ellena, Ryleigh and Eli Nelson, Kylie Self, Greyson and Maely Growden, Kamryn McAllister, Reagan and Jax Bearden, Peyten and Konner Karns, and Autumn Lund. She is also survived by special family friend, Lisa Weisenmiller and her son, Jacob Firlie, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Della retired from Biederlack of America in 2000. Della’s passion for projects led her and Don to build a cherished family home that has housed children to great-grandchildren and is full of life and treasured memories. Della enjoyed hosting others and opened her home to all. No matter what you called her, wife, mom, grams, Dodie or Della Mae, at some point you found yourself sitting at her kitchen table sharing food, drink and laughter. Della loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, painting, tending to her flowers, decorating and remodeling her home. She will be remembered as the beloved, strong willed matriarch of her family.
Per Della’s wishes, family and friends will be holding a private celebration of life to honor Della.
Born September 11, 1938, in Wellersburg, PA, Della was the last surviving child of the late Mrytle (Barnes) Bucy and Frank Bucy, Jr. Della is preceded in death by brothers Frank Bucy, Herbert Bucy, Dewey Bucy and Rowley Bucy and sisters Helen Bucy, Vera Kipe, Sally Walsh, Katherine Hutzel, and Mary Krampf.
Della is survived by her husband Donald B. Smith with whom she shared 46 years of her life. She is also survived by her children: Dale Bowman Jr. (Janie), Tammie Self (Dana), Edward Bowman (Julie), Diane Wilson (James), and Scott Bowman (Kim). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nancy Nelson (Ryan), Brandon Self (Laura), Gwen Growden (Matt), Mandy Bowman, Emily Wilson, Dale Bowman III, Josh Lassen, Carrie Bearden, David Karns (Jenni), and Kristin Karns. Also surviving great-grandchildren: Ellena, Ryleigh and Eli Nelson, Kylie Self, Greyson and Maely Growden, Kamryn McAllister, Reagan and Jax Bearden, Peyten and Konner Karns, and Autumn Lund. She is also survived by special family friend, Lisa Weisenmiller and her son, Jacob Firlie, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Della retired from Biederlack of America in 2000. Della’s passion for projects led her and Don to build a cherished family home that has housed children to great-grandchildren and is full of life and treasured memories. Della enjoyed hosting others and opened her home to all. No matter what you called her, wife, mom, grams, Dodie or Della Mae, at some point you found yourself sitting at her kitchen table sharing food, drink and laughter. Della loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, painting, tending to her flowers, decorating and remodeling her home. She will be remembered as the beloved, strong willed matriarch of her family.
Per Della’s wishes, family and friends will be holding a private celebration of life to honor Della.
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