Susan M. Bahe

Susan M. Bahe, 68, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 surrounded by her family after battling a brief illness. Born in Pottsville, PA to parents Edward Moshinsky and Margaret Moshinsky (nee Schminkey), she spent her early years growing up in Yardley, PA with her four siblings. Susan attended Pennsbury High School and studied Education at Bloomsburg University, where she made many lifelong friends through her unmatched superpowers as a conversationalist.

After earning her degree, she moved to Arizona where she began her teaching career at Ganado Primary School on the Navajo Indian Reservation, and where she met her loving husband. The newlyweds moved back to Pennsylvania and settled in Lancaster where she continued her teaching career with the School District of Lancaster, first at LaFayette Elementary School and later retiring from Thomas Wharton Elementary School after over 30 combined years in Education. Her love of her career and students knew no bounds and she was very active in school events with her students, their families, and her colleagues.

She enjoyed traveling and going to the beach, having spent many family summer vacations in Ocean City, New Jersey. She rejoiced in the birth of her only grandson, River, in November 2020. From that point on, she devoted all free time, previously spent reading a book or keeping tabs on her friends and family or favorite shows, to playtime, learning, arts and crafts, and countless trips to Dutch Wonderland for soft pretzels and train rides with River. She also had a special love for animals, taking in many pets throughout her life and caring for the neighborhood cats.

Susan is survived by her husband of 40 years, Gerald Bahe, as well as her sons, Tyler (and his fiancée Andrea Mellen) and Noah (and beloved grandson River). She is also survived by her siblings, Carol Gillen (and husband John), Janet Dubble (and husband Dave), Ed Moshinsky (and wife Pam), and Lynne Watts (and husband Ryan) as well as her treasured nieces, nephews, cousin, and other extended family.

Relatives and friends are invited to Susan’s Memorial Service and Celebration of Life at Myerstown Church of the Brethren, 51 W Stoever Ave, Myerstown, PA, beginning at 10am on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Those unable to attend the service in person are invited to view the service live using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Z8GiM5D9oLw.

In lieu of flowers and to commemorate Susan’s love of the neighborhood kitties, memorial contributions in Susan’s name can be made to Helping Hands for Animals at the following link: helpinghandsforanimals.org/donate.