Gayle Celeste Kaucher, 71, passed away Saturday June 27, 2026 in Reading Hospital. She is survived by her high school sweetheart, William Jay Kaucher, who would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August.
She was born in Reading on May 16, 1955, a daughter of the late Gustav C. and Ardele M. (Weidman) Kielman. Gayle was a 1973 Reading High School graduate and was a member of the marching band playing the piccolo. She received her bachelor's degree from Alvernia, and she was employed by Threshold Rehabilitation Services as an accountant. Gayle enjoyed sewing and solving jigsaw puzzles. She and her husband Bill appreciated the outdoors together by hiking and kayaking in many state parks in the US and other countries. Gayle and Bill were long time Reading Royals Season ticket holders and fans of their grandchildren's soccer teams.
Gayle is also survived by her son, William Jeffrey and his wife, Rachelle Kaucher and 2 grandchildren: William Jarek Kaucher (Liam) and Rozalynn Marie Kaucher. Gayle was predeceased by her daughter, Stephanie L. Adams, and her sister, Louise A. Bartholomew.
A Memorial gathering will be Monday, July 20, 2026, from 1-2pm in Auman's Inc Funeral Home, 391 W Neversink Rd., Reiffton with A Celebration of Life to start at 2PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.
