Susan Lease Obituary
Susan Jo Lease, 72, of Cumberland passed away on November 19, 2025 at Frostburg Rehab Center.
Born on March 31, 1953 to the late Charles and Joan McCann. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Lease Jr.
Susan was a Navy veteran and went on to be a homemaker to raise her children. She was an artist in her younger years and loved to paint.
Surviving are her sons, Milton Lease III, Joseph Lease and wife Leann, James Lease and wife Bahar, David Lease; grandchildren, Zach and wife Elizabeth, Jaden, James, Sydney and Jeremy; great grandchildren, Barrett and Dean. Susan also leaves behind a brother and six sisters as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Susan was cremated in accordance with her wishes and no services will be held.
The family would like to thank the staff at Frostburg Rehab Center for their continued care of Susan.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, MD 21532
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