Name: Calling hours for Susan M. Plake
Start: 2014-02-06T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-02-06T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home - Hornell

HORNELL - Susan M. Plake, 69, of Charles Street, passed away Saturday morning (Feb. 1, 2014) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, surrounded by her family.

Born in Easton, Pa., on Oct. 10, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Andor and Catherine Trauch Wester. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Charles Plake Jr.; her son; Ray Bradley and her stepson, Brandon Plake.

A former resident of Harmony, N.J., Sue spent her younger years with her grandmother and Aunt Nellie, and received her high school education in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She also attended Kansas State University.

Sue was a homemaker, enjoyed time with her family and was a well- known local artist.

She resided in Troupsburg before becoming a resident of Hornell in 1990.

An avid conversationalist, she also enjoyed gardening, camping and collecting "treasures." Sue shared these interests with her children.

Her loving family includes her eight children, Timothy Bradley (April Kepner) of Arkport, Jennifer (Alfred) Tomaschow of Dansville, Deborah (Jason) Edlen of Mt. Morris, Bonnie Button (Steve Kilmer) of Canisteo, her former son-in-law, Shannan Austin of Troupsburg, Cynthia (Jason) Oliver of Greenwood, Amanda (Kai) Chitaphong of Scottsville, Charles Plake III (Rose-Lynn) of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Morry Plake of Hornell; her 24 grandchildren, Nicole, Crystal, Amanda, Hannah, Emilie, Samuel, Nathaniel, Julia, Darian, Hannah, Autumn, Andrew, Aimee, Kendall, Kelsey, Abigail, Jackson, Benjamin, Kaleb, Ella, Khloe, Kai, London and Presley; her three great-grandchildren, Anabelle, Macie and Naomi; her brother, Andor Wester Jr. of Harmony, N.J.; her four sisters, Peggy Hemp of California, Lucille Austin of Troupsburg, Alice Ponce of South Carolina and Cathy Brassaw of Harmony, N.J.; also her nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as her many friends, including her good friend, Richard.

Calling hours are from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a private service of celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of her family, with the Rev. Douglas E. Jones officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Troupsburg.

Online condolences or remembrances of Sue are welcomed at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hornell Evening Tribune on Feb. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Plake

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Salli Mehlenbacher

February 8, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the knowledge that your mom is now with her Savior and is no longer suffering. Im sorry I couldn't make it to the calling hours but know that you all will remain in my thoughts and prayers throughout this difficult time. God bless.
Sincerely,
Salli Mehlenbacher and family

February 8, 2014

My heart goes out to you for the deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Susan. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

painting by Susan Plake

Judy Cramer

February 7, 2014

My friend Susan you will be so missed by our little art group. Your stories, humor and philosophy of how our world works entertained and amused me. Your friendship and support meant the world to me. Your talent as an artist amazed me and your smile will forever warm my heart. Judy Cramer

Christopher Cahill

February 6, 2014

Sue was my neighbor for many years, her bright spirit and personality was amazing. I can remember several things, how she used to do crafts with my mom, her love for the Lord, and how she took care of Gracie, an older cat in our neighborhood that everyone else rejected. She had a very gentle spirit and smile everytime that you saw her, and she is making Heaven a while lot brighter now.

February 5, 2014

It is during difficult times like these that the hope of everlasting life brings us real comfort. JOHN 17:3.

Sincerely,
Robert

Fred and Eileen Lehman

February 5, 2014

I did not know your mother Susan personally but I know a few of her children. From knowing them I can guess that she and your father were both wonderful parents and people. God bless the Plake family during this sad time. Prayers.

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