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Susanna Philbin Obituary

Susanna E. "Sue" Philbin, 57, of Duryea died unexpectedly Friday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. "Rusty" and Inez Levy Philbin. She was a 1976 graduate of Bishop Klonowski High School. Sue attended the University of Scranton, and was a parishioner of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. For many years, she worked at Prudential Asset Management as a program analyst. She enjoyed doing sudoku, crocheting, arts and crafts, and whitewater rafting, with her many dear friends. Her two nieces had a special place in her heart, and she enjoyed spoiling them.

Surviving are two aunts, Mary A. Philbin, Scranton; and Aunt Tillie Boyd, Painted Post, N.Y.; two sisters, Mary Catherine Soltis and husband, Michael, Old Forge; and Lu Ann Bartosch and husband, Larry, Colorado Springs; two nieces, Lyndsay Soltis, Cincinnati; and Sarah Bartosch, Colorado Springs; cousins and many dear friends.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton, by the Rev. Francis Pauselli. Interment will be private in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Minooka section of Scranton.

Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Please visit the funeral home website to share memories or extend condolences.

Published by Scranton Times on Apr. 19, 2015.
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Mary, LuAnn and Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Sue's death. She was so young. She is joining her mother and father. We will keep her in our prayers

Kathleen `O'Donnell Ruddy

April 22, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. I worked with her at Prudential for many years. She was a special person.

April 21, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. I worked with Sue for many years at Prudential, and she was the most caring, loyal friend and co-worker. I want to express my deepest sympathies to all the family.

Annette Briga

April 21, 2015

Sorry to hear of Sue's passing. I enjoyed working with her at Pru.

Steve Nash

April 20, 2015

So sorry to hear about Sue. I worked with her at PRU. Prayers to her and her family.

Theresa

April 20, 2015

Our deepest condolences to your family.

Sue & Gary Lotito

April 20, 2015

Deepest sympathy to Susan's family and friends

Sue and Ted Riviello

April 19, 2015

My deep condolences to Sue's family. I worked with her for many years at Prudential. She was a delight to work with at all times. God bless her and may she rest in peace. Scott Murray

April 19, 2015

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