Candace I. Buck, 78, of Watsontown, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Barry S. Buck, with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage on Aug. 10.

Candace was born in Chester, PA, on March 17, 1945, to the late Gordon and Emma (Pace) Ritter.

She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, where she played the organ. She worked for Bucknell University. Candace enjoyed spending time with her family, playing in her card club, and donating to various charities.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, Barry, is her children, Nicole Buck and Oscar Giraldo, Greg Buck, and wife, Megan, and Jason Buck, and wife, Chrissy; grandchildren, Logan, and fiancée, Ashley Mullins, and Emma; a brother, Michael Ritter, and wife, Susan Enterline; and a brother, Gordon Ritter, and wife, Vicky.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Montgomery House Library, mghlib.org, and Kids Café Watsontown, P.O. Box 6, Turbotville, PA 17772.