Susan M. Richards

Susan M. Richards, 48, of New Philadelphia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2006, surrounded by her family and friends, following a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born February 17, 1958 at Dover she was the daughter of Herchel (Margo) Duncan of New Philadelphia and Goldia Mann Young of Dover.

She was a 27-year employee of Zimmer where she held various positions.

Susan was passionate about life and lived it to the fullest. She cherished her family, children, grandchildren and her beloved pets, Daisy and Bo. She made many friends throughout her life, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand or a sympathetic ear to anyone who needed her. She was an active member of the Local Steelworkers Union #2737-15 and took great pride in helping injured workers as a Workers Compensation Representative. Susan loved to go dancing, listening to country music working in her flower garden and spending long days lounging in her pool. She was a very loving and giving wife, mother, sister and daughter and will be greatly missed by all.

Susan is survived by her husband, V. Robert Richards with whom she married on March 25, 2000; son, Michael Pete Endres and his companion Jenn Long of New Philadelphia; daughter, Starr (Troy) Amos of Strasburg; brothers, Tom (Patricia) Duncan of New Philadelphia and David (Rhonda) Duncan of Dover; grandsons, Kruz Campbell and Dakota Handrich-Amos of Strasburg; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a step-father, Jim Young.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Susan�(TM)s life will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes and Crematory at Dover with Rev. Glen Shedlock and Pastor Brian Flood officiating. Friends can call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Susan may do so by visiting the on line obituaries link on the funeral homes website.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscaraws County at 201 W 3rd St. Dover, Ohio 44622.

Toland-Herzig
330-343-6132
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