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Susan Braker Obituary
Susan was a graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School, who went on to work for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Bethlehem, PA. as a plant office Secretary until 1982 . She then took a position at Northampton Community College as a Secretary for 5 years. Her last position was a Secretary for the Psychology Department for the Northampton Area School District for 15 years before retiring in July of 2016. Susan was an active member of St. John's U.C.C. Church, Northampton, where she served as past Consistory President, Deacon, Elder, and former assistant Girl Scout Leader in her earlier years.
Surviving along with her husband Bruce are son, Brett K. Braker of Bethlehem, PA, brother, Carl Wunderler, Jr. and wife Hilda and sister, Joan wife of Fred Kremus both of Northampton, PA, and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday September 28, 2020 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 22 Atlas Road Northampton, PA. 18067 with the Rev. Martin E. Nuscher officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067, and Monday Sept. 28, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the services in church. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Allen Twsp., Northampton, PA. Funeral services will be live streamed from the church, and the public is asked to follow social distancing guidelines including the wearing of facial coverings.
Contributions: May be made to St. John's U.C.C. Church memorial fund c/o the funeral home.
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Sue Hennessey
November 12, 2020
Bruce and Brett,
Jim and I were just made aware of Sue’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Sue Hennessey
Curt Dimmick
September 28, 2020
To the Braker Family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Sue. She was always such a ray of sunshine for NASD employees who had the pleasure of working with her - such a sweet and friendly colleague. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy and Gary O’Brien
September 27, 2020
Dear Braker and Kremus Family,
We are so sorry for your deep loss. We always enjoyed seeing Sue and talking with her at Community Center dances, the VFW, or at any Northampton event. She was always smiling and so friendly. She will be missed. Northampton lost one of it’s good ones!
With our sincere sympathy,
Cindy and Gary O’Brien.
Donna, Bob and Ryan Mondschein
September 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Craig and Marilyn Geiger
September 27, 2020
Bruce and Brett, we are sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. She was a beautiful woman who cared for everyone. Prayers for you and your family.
Bonnie Yany
September 27, 2020
Dear Bruse and Brett,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Cherish the memories they live in our hearts forever. Love, Kevin & Bonnie Yany
Gayle and Will Chrvala
September 26, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to all. We were saddened by Sue's passing. Such a lovely women and will be missed by many.
Kathy Kulp Lansenderfer
September 26, 2020
Sue will be remembered as a sweet, joyous person; always sharing a smile no matter the situation.
Sending my prayers and thoughts to her family.
Teri Farkas
September 25, 2020
Bruce and Brett, we are so sorry to hear about Sue’s passing. She was a wonderful woman, and we will always cherish the good times we had at our kids hockey games. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Steve, Teri, Nick, and Dan Farkas
Mary Ann Braker-Fehr
September 24, 2020
Bruce and family. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ed & Donna Ackerman
September 24, 2020
Bruce & Brett,
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you. In memory of someone so very special. RIP, Sue. All our love,
Marnell Graul
September 24, 2020
Joan, Carl and Families,
I am truly sorry for your loss and would like to offer my deepest condolences to all of you. I have many fond memories of Sue from the old CWV Minstrel shows. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sharon Rumble
September 24, 2020
She had a smile like flowers in spring when I was sad she made me smile when I plant flowers I will think of her and I will have a big smile I will miss her. She was so sweet and kind
Jack Gibbon
September 24, 2020
I never had the pleasure of knowing Susan, but I was a co-worker of Bruce's at BSCo and wish to relay to him my sorrow for his loss.
Tom Frisch
September 24, 2020
Departing leaves a heartache no one can heal
But Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
We love you Sue . . . . Have fun with the Angels.
Patti Gober
September 24, 2020
Bruce and Brett,
I am so sorry for your loss. Susan was such a nice person and always had kind words. I remember talking to her when our boys played Allen Township baseball. She will be missed by many. I'm sure she's up there with Jeff cheering on Northampton.
Patti Gober
Colleen Spadt
September 24, 2020
Dean and I will always remember her at legion and high school baseball games cheering on the boys. You will be in our prayers.
Sharon rumble
September 24, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Berni Klucsarits
September 24, 2020
Joan and Families,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I only knew Sue from when she would come into the REC center with Joan but she was so friendly and always made me smile. May she always remain in your memories and your heart. RIP Sue.
Doug & Sue Hall
September 24, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Helen Crayosky
September 24, 2020
Sue was a lifelong friend. Condolences to the entire family. She is now in a place of rest, without pain and suffering. Memory Eternal.
Gary & Liz (Hoffman) Mann
September 24, 2020
Bruce, Carl, Joan & families,
Our deepest sympathies. We hold fond memories of Sue and will always remember the good times we shared. May the memories you have to share help to bring you some peace and comfort in days ahead. God Bless.
Jill Schappell (Dimmick)
September 24, 2020
Bruce and Brett, I am so sorry to hear about Sue.
She was always smiling and friendly.
May she Rest In Peace.
RogerZarzycki
September 23, 2020
I'm sorry for your loss Carl. I know what it's like to lose a sister. Rest in peace Susan.
N.H.S. CLASS OF '67
September 23, 2020
BRAKER FAMILY: DON'T CRY BECAUSE HER LIFE IS OVER. SMILE,BECAUSE IT WAS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
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