Suzanne L. Woodyatt

Suzanne L. Woodyatt, "Suzie," Scranton, passed away peacefully Saturday night after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Paul Brust Sr. and Ruth Saunders Brust. Suzie graduated from Cathedral High School and Marywood University. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Allied Services for more than 20 years as an activities coordinator in the recreational therapy department. She also taught aerobics and line dancing for her brother, Vince Brust, at various centers in the area.

Over the years Suzie had many hobbies she was passionate about. She enjoyed traveling, hiking, baking and her weekly movie nights with her nephew, Joe Liberatore Jr. Suzie had a love for music, especially the piano, which she passed down to her children. Spending time with her granddaughters brought her great joy and she was looking forward to the birth of her first grandson.

Surviving are her companion, Ruben Barreiro, of Dunmore; daughter, Heather Woodyatt and fiancé, David Harvey, of Scranton; son, Mark Woodyatt and companion, Lisa Gregory, of Dunmore; sister, Elaine Legate, of Scranton; brothers, Vincent Brust Jr., of Olyphant; and James Brust, of Scranton; granddaughters, Victoria and Violet Harvey; nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 1403 Jackson St., West Scranton. All attending the Mass are invited to go directly to the church.

Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Vanston & James Funeral Home, 1401 Ash St., Scranton. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo, 700 Nay Aug Road, Scranton, PA 18510, an organization that was very dear to Suzie.

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