Susan Elizabeth Johnson's Obituary
Susan Elizabeth Johnson (nee Urban) died suddenly on December 5, 2022 while in the care of assisted living. Susan was born in Lorain, Ohio on October 30,1936 to the late Thomas and Julia (nee Csutoras) Urban. She resided in Lorain until moving to Sheffield Village in 1981.
Susan was a 1954 graduate of Lorain High School and member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Sheffield Village. Active in the community, Susan was a member of the Lorain Firefighter’s Ladies’ Auxiliary and spent many hours scorekeeping for “Lorain Police” her husband’s Lorain Little League team (Minor division) and organized many steak fry fundraisers for them. Susan always loved baseball.
Once all her children were in school she spent over 20 years working for Betzel Greenhouse as bookkeeper and office manager for them.
Susan was a great cook. Her stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers, haluska, sausage and sauerkraut, and chicken paprikas delighted many stomachs. Not only a great cook, she was also a great baker and made fabulous desserts and pastries. She also threw a great party and countless hours of fun by many were had because of her parties.
When Susan wasn’t in the kitchen or planning a party, she was watching the Cleveland Guardians (Indians) or Cav’s basketball on tv. Never much of a football fan but through the coaxing of her children, learned to enjoy many Buckeyes and Browns games. She was steadfast in her political convictions and watched many hours of news programs while crocheting everything from cross bookmarks to afghans. Many homes of her family, friends, and care-givers have hand-made items gifted from her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert who passed away in 1993. She leaves behind her children, Sharen Johnson, Thomas (Daena) Johnson, John (Patricia “Patty”) Johnson, and Laura (Cameron) Bright. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Casey Johnson, Kevin (Marley Yarian) Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Dylan Johnson, Colin Johnson, Skylar Bright, and Jack Bright; Great grandchildren, Russell Martin (Marty) Johnson-Sheppard, Kaiden Johnson, Genevieve Johnson, and Sierra Johnson; sister, Shari Myers; sister-in-law Karen (Johnson) Betzel, several nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friend, Lavern Hunady.
Susan’s final resting place will be at Ridgehill Memorial Park, Amherst, Ohio, near her husband and parents. Her family will hold a private graveside service. The family welcomes friends and family to Rosebud Party Center at 4505 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, Ohio on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1:00-4:00 pm to celebrate Susan’s life. Arrangements are under the care of Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. To send an online condolence, please visit www.dovinandreberjones.com.
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