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Susan M. (Hovancik) Drumm
of Johnson City
Susan M. Drumm, 54, of Johnson City, passed away Friday afternoon, November 30, 2007, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents, Michael J. and Marion Hovancik, Johnson City; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Theresa Blabac and companion, Jim Ryder, Medina, Minn., Donna and Steven Marusich, Johnson City, Carolyn and Jeffrey Hatala, Endicott; a brother, Michael S. Hovancik, Johnson City; nieces and nephews, Eric and Elissa Blabac, Lauren and Steven Marusich, Jennifer and Michael Hovancik, Adam and Benjamin Hatala; also several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Binghamton. She was the store manager for Motherhood Maternity and was former store manager at Things Remembered in the Oakdale Mall. Sue loved to bowl, was an avid Yankees and Giants fan, and loved to play trivia with her friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Kloss and the staff at Broome Oncology for the care given to Sue.
Funeral services will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main St., Johnson City, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, N.Y. 13850, in Susan M. Drumm's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Drumm
Eva O'Connor
January 25, 2008
My friend Sue. It has been almost two months and I still can not believe you are gone. I reach for the phone and I know you aren't there. You were my sister I never had, my best friend, and the one person I could tell anything to. Your sense of humor, loyalty to friends and family, your strong sense of right and wrong, and your laughter is greatly missed by all. I'll be seing you again someday and we will pick up right where we left off.
I love you.
Eve
Melissa Berchtold
January 1, 2008
Some people we remember because of the things they say.
Others we remember because of the things that they do.
Yet others we remember because of the way that they made us feel.
We remember the way that they touched our souls and became a part of our hearts.
Sue touched every soul and became a part of every heart of every person that ever knew her.
She was and will always be the strongest, most courageous, and bravest women that I have ever known.
I feel so blessed to have had her in my life.
Sue will never die, because she will live forever through the people who knew and loved her the most.
She will always remain a part of me, and of this world.
In loving memory of strongest, bravest woman I have ever known.
M. E. Barrows
December 17, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Esther Lexa
December 7, 2007
Dear Mike,Marion,family and extended Hovancik family.My heart aches for you. Our prayer is that you will find strength from each other and your faith.
With deep sympathy.
Joe,Esther Lexa and family
Cary,NC
Keith Nelson
December 5, 2007
I was saddened to learn of Sue's passing. During the time we went to BCC together and for years after, I always enjoyed stopping by the mall to chat with her. She was a wonderful person. Please accept my sincerest sympathy at this time.
Michele Walburger
December 5, 2007
Sue Drumm, was the best friend a person could ever wish to have. She lived her life "her" way and you always knew what she was thinking and how she felt about things.
I told her at the hospital, things were not the same with out her. I am afraid they never will be again.
I will miss her everyday for the rest of my life. Thankyou for being part of my life Sue. I love you.
Michele Walburger
Cheri (Tripp) Whelan
December 4, 2007
Dear Hovancik family, I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter and sister. I wish you strength in this time of sorrow.
Larry Drumm
December 3, 2007
Mike, and Marion, I'm sorry that I am out of town working, and will not return in time to offer my sympathy personally. Sue and I remained friends, and I always cared a great deal for her. She remained family to me.
Melanie Bartowski
December 3, 2007
Hovancik Family. Our deepest regrets for your loss. Knowing and working with Sue over the years ,her Character , Honesty , and above all Humility and Humor she will be extremely missed. Our thoughts and reflections are with you and your family. Motherhood Maternity Store in Syracuse NY.
Terry Grippen
December 3, 2007
Hovancik and Drumm families,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Terry Grippen
Barbara Hoffer. Chaplain
December 2, 2007
BJC&E USBC WOMEN'S BOWLING ASSOCIATION
Marcia & Mike Supa
December 2, 2007
Dear Hovancik Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Even though miles have separated us over the years, we are grateful to have shared wonderful memories with Sue. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.
With our deepest sympathy,
Marcia & Mike
Lanelle White
December 2, 2007
Sue is one of strongest, fiestiest people I have ever met. She is the epitome of what a true friend should be. I love you, Sue. Thank you for letting me be part of your life.
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