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Suzanne Serke Obituary
Suzanne E. Serke, Sue, died on September 22, 2020. Sue was born on her mother's birthday, September 19, 1927 in Toledo Ohio. She attended St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Parish school. She attended Central Catholic High school and Mary Manse College where she received both Bachelor (1949) and Graduate degrees (1969).
She knew she was born to be a teacher and spent 23 years at Whittier Elementary, mostly in first grade, and 10 years as principal at Harvard Elementary. She then joined the Catholic School System at Blessed Sacrament School and St. Francis.
She was an active member of Holy Rosary Cathedral and St. Patrick's of Heatherdowns. She felt blessed to be an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist and lector at St. Pat's. She was able to work with homeless through St. Francis De Sales Church. She made weekly visits to the sick and elderly at Concord Care Center, with a team of 5 who conducted communion services of making a "joyful noise to the Lord."
Sue shared a home with Mary Catherine Gaffney, "Gaff "for most of her adult life. "Gaff received a family (all boys) and I received a sister." Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Gizella; her brothers, Steven, Robert and Paul. She is survived by her brother, John; and her nieces, Karen, Julie, Mary, Ellen, Catherine; and nephew, Andrew. Relatives also include Semetko, Drotar, Kolibar and Timar families. Sue was especially grateful for her cousin Pat Packo who gave love and caring throughout her last years. She was also thankful for Paul Rothermich and his wife Clara who brought the Holy Eucharist to her every week; and for Adrienne Castellanos her god daughter who never said no when things got tough.
The funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, with a visitation beginning at 10:00. Fr. Joe Steinbauer will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the Catholic Relief Charities or the Ursuline Convent. Please leave a condolence for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com.
My days have been rich in Christ's Church. My love and prayers for all who continue on this journey."
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Chris Porter
March 14, 2021
I just recently shared one of my many memories of Sue Serke, "THE" Principal of Harvard School, with my partner Carl. I was giving the Pledge of Allegiance, over the school PA system, and froze after the first line. I was mortified, and couldn't remember the damn lines, and figured my life as a student there was forever doomed! Sue was operating the mic, and jabbed me in my side, and whispered the rest of the lines into my ear, which I then repeated over the school PA system. Then she boomed, "And now Chris, what is your thought for the day?" That I knew down pat, and I proceeded to let the kids know that by smiling you were saving energy, as it only takes 16 muscles to smile, but 72 to make a frown. She was a tough administrator, but she had a BIG heart.
Scott Luppens
September 26, 2020
Sue will be remembered by the Luppens family. She and Ms. Gaffney were great friends to our family growing up.
Otto Smoktonowicz Jr
September 25, 2020
Lovely Lady and friend to all. Rest in Peace and Jesus's loving arms.
Janet Lankey
September 25, 2020
Sue will be missed by all the Aubry siblings & our families. Sue was an integral part of our childhood along with Aunty Gaff (Mary Catherine Gaffney). May she Rest In Peace.
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