Fay E. (Gaucker) Bauman, 82, widow of Robert O. Bauman, of Bechtelsville, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Born in Boyertown, Fay was the daughter of the late George R. and Mildred M. (Schollenberger) Gaucker.
Fay was a 1961 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. She spent her days as a homemaker dedicating herself to her family.
Fay was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church in Bally. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, and trips to Lancaster with her husband in their Olds. She also enjoyed getting together with her high school friends and spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Casey.
Fay is survived by two sons, Steve Bauman, and Tim Bauman, husband of Leslie; three daughters, Lisa Bauman Boyer; Karen Bauman, fiancée of Noah Scharneck; and Tracy Bauman Babb, wife of Nathan. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Tyler Bauman, husband of Allison; Logan Bauman; Ashley Boyer Faust, wife of Jimmy; Alison Bauman, companion of Brett Gilmore; Reilly Babb; Kaylee Babb; Ethan Scharneck; and Dylan Scharneck, as well as one great granddaughter, Harper Faust, and one brother, George Gaucker, husband of Vicky.
Fay was predeceased by one grandson, Matthew Boyer.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 10AM to 11AM at Most Blessed Sacrament Church 610 Pine Street, Bally, PA 19503. A funeral mass will follow at 11AM.
Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.
So very sorry for your loss. She was a kind and loving wife and Mother and a great sister in law. She will be missed by every one who knew her.
Condolences and thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Take care.
So sorry for your family’s loss.Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Fay was a kind and gentle woman. She devoted her life to her family and extended family. She truly emulated the Christian Spirit as she walked with the Lord. Sympathies and blessings are granted to each and every family member. Fay will be greatly missed.
Tim and family:
I’m so sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Aunt Fay was one of the Nicest Ladies I knew, always sweet to me, even tho I moved away she still chatted with me and when I moved back to Pa I saw her and she called me over to talk, wish I would have known she was sick, I would have visited, Prayers to her sons and daughters, I will Miss her always
So sorry to hear this. I will not be able to attend the funeral on Friday.
Your Mother was the best friend anyone could ever ask for. She was one of 9 best friends who have been getting together since the year we graduated from high school in 1961. We had met monthly for probably 45 of those years & as grandchildren & great-grandchildren came a long we got busy with them, but still managed to meet at least 4-5 times a year. She was a precious person, kind, considerate, loving & caring . She had a smile & love that she shared with everyone! She will be missed by everyone who ever crossed her path! I truly will “MISS” her!