On August 8th, Superior Court denied the request of Wilson Bucher for re-argument or reconsideration of the decision dated June 6th that awarded the proceeds from the Thomas W. Bucher Estate to the Lancaster Public Library.
Upon retirement as a supervisor after 22 years of service in the Lancaster County Office of Probation and Parole, Thomas W. Bucher, 59, took his life on or about July 20, 2008. He was the eldest of three children of the late Christine Bucher and the Honorable Wilson Bucher.
Thomas was a bachelor without children. Five years before his death he decided to bequeath his estate to the Lancaster Public Library (Duke Street.)
Thomas’ brother-in-law, attorney Steven R. Blair, with the consent of the aging retired Judge Bucher, brought a petition before the Court asking that Thomas’ will be set aside on the grounds that Thomas was suffering from an “insane delusion.” This was despite the fact that the will was in effect for over five years and that Thomas was gainfully and successfully employed during the entire duration.
Thomas was never diagnosed or treated for mental illness during his entire life.
Thank goodness!! For once justice triumphs over greed.