Susan Rostas

Susan (nee Kocsis) Rostas, age 69 Susan (nee Kocsis) Rostas, age 69, of Media, passed away peacefully on May 29th at Taylor Hospice in Ridley Park Pa. With her daughters Adrienne and JoAnna, and son-in-law Keith, and her beloved Chihuahua Peanut by her side, she ended her long battle with melanoma. Born in Budapest Hungary, Susan enjoyed the normal life that most children do. One day in 1956 her small town was seized by the Russian army, her family decided to flee for a more ideal life. At the age of 12 years old her and her family trekked for miles through the snow covered woods in a quest for freedom, finally reaching safety in Austria. Spending 5 years in Austria, Susan was then sent to America where she spent the rest of her life. In 1961, Susan graduated beauty school and became a hair stylist, until she decided to leave her career to raise her children. In 1993 Susan started her career again as a C.N.A. at Fair Acres in Lima Pa. From there she retired for good in 2008. Being an avid animal lover, Susan had a few cats and a dog, and often got involved in animal rescue and various charities. Survivors: Daughters, Adrienne J Meil, JoAnna Horne; her sister, Ava Kish; her nephew, Peter Kish; son-in-law, Keith Meil. There will be a private ceremony at her daughter's house at a time to be determined. Contributions: Abramson Cancer Center C/O Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market St., Philadelphia Pa, 19104. Or Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Ave, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078 Online condolences: Haganfuneralhome.com