Obituary of Susan Roach Zurek

    Susan Roach Zurek, 59, of New Hartford, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her home after a courageous six-year battle with brain cancer. Susan was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.

     Susan was born in New Hartford, on February 1, 1965, the daughter of Stephen J. and Catherine (Neumann) Roach. Susan was a graduate of Whitesboro High School and attended Mohawk Valley Community College. For many years, Susan was employed in the dental field, most recently with the dental office of Dr. Feldman and Dr. Kessler in New Hartford. Susan enjoyed ceramics, she loved Christmas and especially loved babysitting her precious granddaughter, Brynlee. She also had a true passion for cooking and entertaining. Susan was a parishioner of Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Campus in Utica.

     Susan is survived by her daughter, Katelynn (Patrick Buck, Jr.) Zurek of Westmoreland; cherished granddaughter, Brynlee Mae Buck; her loving mother, Catherine Roach of New Hartford; her brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Denise Roach of Baldwinsville, NY; her niece, Danielle Marie Roach of Baldwinsville, NY; two aunts, Maria Rieben of East Greenbush, NY and Joan Pryor of Atlanta, GA and dear friends, Donna, Chris, Doris, Michele, Diane and Judy as well as several cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Stephen J. Roach, and her aunt, Gertrude Manch.

     Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Susan’s funeral Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Campus, 2222 Genesee St., Utica. She will be laid to rest with her father in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Whitesboro. Visitation for family and friends is Friday, September 13th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica. Those wishing to donate in Susan’s memory, please consider Hospice and Palliative Care, inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413 or Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502.

     Susan's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., especially Tiahna, Georgia and Alicia for the wonderful care you provided to Susan. A special thank you to Darlene and Matty for the loving care and compassion you provided.