Lorraine L ( Potter) Busher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 85, of Wetzel Run Dr., Weatherly, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at home surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Floyd W. Busher.
Lorraine was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her cherished grandchildren.
She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C., Weatherly and she was a 1948 graduate of St. Gabriel's, Hazleton.
Born in Hazleton on June 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Francis Potter and the late Irene (Bredbenner) Potter
She is also survived by her
Sons,
William and his wife Lucy of Sinking Springs;
John and his wife Linda of Lattimer Mines;
Thomas and his wife Elizabeth of Bath;
Joseph and his wife Stephanie of Drums;
Brian and his wife Ellen of Weatherly;
Daughters,
Mary wife of Timothy Makuch of Danville;
Patricia wife of Gary Wertman of Danville;
Jane wife of Tom Wildoner of Weatherly;
Catherine wife of David Moon of Weatherly;
Sisters,
Theresa wife of Anthony Delucca of Hazleton;
Joan Veet of Hazleton;
Twenty-Seven Grandchildren
Twelve Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, James; brothers, Francis and Vincent; sisters, Ann Dutzer, Marie Dobash, Margaret Potter, Lucille Palko and Christina Platte.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street , Weatherly, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10 o'clock AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C.C. 318 Plane St., Weatherly, PA, Reverend Floyd Caesar to officiate. Call in church from 9-10 AM prior to Mass.
Private Interment.
Memorials in her honor may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Penna. Chapter 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at
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