Bessie A. Buchanan, 98, of East Earl, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Maple Farms Nursing Center, Akron. Bessie was born to her late parents, John Walter and Verna (Thomas) Frantz. Her husband of 33 years, Charles “Buzzy” Buchanan, Sr., survives at home.

Bessie loved her family dearly. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing board games, going to bingo, trips to the casino and traveling. She especially enjoyed camping, visiting the beaches, and family time at Knobels.

In addition to her husband at home, Bessie is survived by her children, Linda Zimmerman and her husband Marvin, of New Holland, Walter B. Kauffman, of Narvon, Terry L. Kauffman and his wife Angie, of New Holland, Thomas J. Kauffman and his wife Michele, of Reinholds, and her stepchildren, Teresa Diem and her husband Clifford, of East Earl, and Charles Buchanan, Jr. and his wife Shirley, of East Earl. In addition, she is survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and one sister, Joyce Kremer.

In addition to her parents, Bessie was predeceased by her first husband, Levi S. “Pete” Kauffman, stepchildren, Eric Buchanan and Cassette Sweigart, and siblings, Cora Weiler, Robert Frantz, Paul Frantz, Jim Frantz, Anna Lefever, and Helen Brubacher.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 West Main Street, New Holland, beginning at 11:00 AM. The service will be officiated by Pastor Keith Price. A viewing will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will occur immediately following the funeral in the United Methodist Cemetery of Churchtown.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Groff-High Funeral Home, of New Holland.