Susan K. Kowalchuk

Susan K. Kowalchuk obituary, Hilton, NY

Susan K. Kowalchuk

Susan Kowalchuk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 20, 2025.

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Hilton - Susan K. Kowalchuk passed away on March 18, 2025 at the age of 72. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jerry; her children, Michael (Katrina) Kowalchuk, and Kimberly (Sam) Vulcheff; her grandchildren, Jakob, Emma, Ella and Jackson Vulcheff, and Mikayla Kowalchuk; brother-in-law, Nick Kowalchuk; and her nieces and nephews, Jennifer and Catherine Kowalchuk, Christina (Brian) Soper, and Stephen and Julie Kowalchuk. Susan was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Loua Boyetsko.
Susan worked for the Monroe County Library System in her early career, followed by her work as a secretary for the Greece Central School District, and finally she worked as a Registrar for Henrietta High School, from which she retired in 2006. Jerry and Susan moved to Florida for a few years, then returned to Hilton when their first grandchild was born. Susan was an avid animal lover. In her leisure she enjoyed bowling, at which she was very good, trap shooting, knitting and cross stitch. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, March 24, 2025 from 11:00 - 1:00 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468, where her Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm. Entombment immediately following in Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to the American Heart Association, ATTN: Rochester, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty St. Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or to Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450-9582 in Susan's memory. To donate online click on the charity name.

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