SUZANNE GOODRICH

SUZANNE GOODRICH 09/08/1932 - 10/22/2025 Suzanne R. Goodrich, 93, of Penn Yan, N.Y., passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at The Homestead. Suzanne was born in Watertown, N.Y., on September 8, 1932, to the late Lyman and Blanche (Reese) Goodrich. She was predeceased by her siblings, big brother Lyman L. "Pete" Goodrich Jr. and Betty Goodrich Allen. She is survived by nieces, Lesley McKinney of Watertown, Cynthia DeShields of Naples, Fla., Michelle Bell of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Debbie Carni of Syracuse, N.Y., and Jennifer Spoto of Syracuse; along with sister-in-law, Barbara Goodrich. Suzanne graduated from Watertown High School with the class of 1950. She went on to earn a degree from Keuka College in 1954 and then worked for the college from 1954-1961 and again from 1966-1981, first in the admissions department and then later as Director of Conference Services. She also worked at Western Presbytery in Buffalo, N.Y., and in 1983 moved to Nebraska to become the first non-clergy woman Executive Presbyter, returning to Penn Yan a few years later. Suzanne was a consummate community volunteer and supporter, serving Penn Yan through her active membership in First Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society, Keuka Comfort Care Home, Keuka College, and Yates Christmas Program, where for many years she assisted during gift distribution. A Memorial Service was held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 211 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, Penn Yan. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.townsendwoodzinger.com.