Patty J. Suciu Obituary (1938 - 2014)

Patty J. (Gardner) Suciu age 76, of Malvern, died Thursday December 4, 2014. Born November 8, 193 8 in Wick, W.V. to the late Virgil “Red” and Ethel (Long) Gardner. She graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1956, Aultman Hospital School of Nursing in 1959, attended Kent State University, Akron University, Ashland University and completed vocational education courses. She was employed at Aultman Hospital in a variety of nursing areas, and worked for Drs. Stanforth and Bett offices. She was a teacher for the Canton City Schools, teaching the Vocational Nurse Aide Class for 23 years. Active in Aultman Nurses Alumni Association for many years, she received the Contributing Alumni Award in 1993 and served as president twice, and board member a long time. She was a Girl Scout leader, American Red Cross CPR instructor for 28 years, received her 20 year volunteer pin in 1998. Also active in her church, she served as Outreach Chairman, Lay Delegate to annual Conference, and worked for mission support in many areas including Mozambique, Africa. Survived by Husband, Ronald C. Suciu; son, David Suciu, and daughter-in-law Nancy of Zanesville, Ohio; daughters, Charlene, and son in law Mark French; Carol, and son in law Critt Ohlemacher of Canton, nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church 6321 Waynesburg Drive S.E., Waynesburg, Ohio 44688 Monday, Dec. 8, 2014 at 2 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to Centenary U.M. Church Scholarship Foundation. Condolences and guest book online at www.SchneebergerFuneral.com Schneeberger, 330-456-8237