Susan L. Umbach, 70, of Wooster passed away Tuesday, January 7,2025 at The Avenue in Wooster.
She was born September 29, 1954, in Youngstown to Louis A and Faye Addis Umbach. She graduated from Wooster High School and received an Associate of Arts degree from The University of Akron, Wayne College in Orville. She worked as an accountant/bookkeeper for the Retzler’s Hardware store in Wooster, the Gerber Wood Products company in Kidron, where she provided transportation to a number of her coworkers. She retired from the Defense Finance Accounting Service in Columbus in 2021.
Susan enjoyed playing cards and board games, reading especially mysteries and visiting her sister Joyce around the country. She volunteered at the Buckeye Book Fair for several years.
She struggled with health issues all her life, beginning with rheumatoid arthritis as a child, and had resided at the Avenue since 2022. Susan entered hospice care in August.
Susan is survived by her father Louis; siblings Timothy (Linda) Umbach of San Francisco, CA, Joyce Umbach of Marshall AR, David (Kelly) Umbach of Florence AL, and Daniel (Kate) Umbach of Seattle, WA and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother and nephew.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E Larwill St. Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Lou and family. Our hearts go out to you at this time. If we can do anything for you, let us know.
Dear Lou, I am thinking of you. Outliving our children was never in our plans. Please let me know if I can help in any way.