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.