1955
Katherine
2013
Katherine Elizabeth (Susong) Wood
January 5, 1955 — November 15, 2013
Katherine Elizabeth (SUSONG) Wood, of Suffield, OH passed away Friday, November 15th with her husband and family by her side. Since March of this year, Kathe bravely faced a diagnosis of MCL. Kathe never complained and approached each day finding the positive. She CONQUERED uncertainty, grueling chemo treatments and Whole Brain Radiation with a dazzling personality, clever humor and steadfast resolve. Her beauty, charisma, and sweet smile have blessed us, friend and stranger alike.
Born and raised in Akron, a 1973 graduate of East High, Kathe retired from AT&T in 2003. Kathe's life was devoted to her husband, son, and home. She was an avid gardener, bird and flower lover, and International Owl-cam Watcher extraordinaire.
Katherine is survived by the love of her life, William A. Wood. Also surviving are son, Rodney (Kelly) Wood and granddaughter Ashley of Columbia, SC., sisters Mary Lou Olson of Kent, Margaret Ann (Michael Freedman) of Hudson, brother Carl (Jeanne) Susong of Highland Village, TX, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is predeceased by parents, Charles and Anne Susong, sister, Helen Jane Nash, and brothers-in-law, John Nash and Thomas Olson.
Cremation has taken place. Calling hours are Wednesday, November 20, 2013, from 3-6 PM, service immediately following. Bissler & Sons, 628 W. Main St., Kent, OH www.BisslerandSons.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406.
Born and raised in Akron, a 1973 graduate of East High, Kathe retired from AT&T in 2003. Kathe's life was devoted to her husband, son, and home. She was an avid gardener, bird and flower lover, and International Owl-cam Watcher extraordinaire.
Katherine is survived by the love of her life, William A. Wood. Also surviving are son, Rodney (Kelly) Wood and granddaughter Ashley of Columbia, SC., sisters Mary Lou Olson of Kent, Margaret Ann (Michael Freedman) of Hudson, brother Carl (Jeanne) Susong of Highland Village, TX, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is predeceased by parents, Charles and Anne Susong, sister, Helen Jane Nash, and brothers-in-law, John Nash and Thomas Olson.
Cremation has taken place. Calling hours are Wednesday, November 20, 2013, from 3-6 PM, service immediately following. Bissler & Sons, 628 W. Main St., Kent, OH www.BisslerandSons.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406.
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