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Susan Collopy Obituary
Collopy, Susan Marie (nee Zygadlo) 60, began her heavenly journey on November 29. Susan found joy helping people as exemplified at Continental Bank, LBP Mfg., Veolia, Advance Disposal & Filtrona Extrusion. Susan touched many, loved her friends, family and her cherished dogs over the years. She was preceded in death by parents Joan & Edward Zygadlo. Survivors include her husband, John; daughter Melissa Compean, beloved grandson Brayden Findley; sister Karen (Garry) Fiedor; brothers Edward & Robert Zygadlo; niece Brittany Davenport; along with many cousins, nieces & nephews. A celebration of Susan's life will be held at a future date. A GoFundMe account is established to assist the family who suffered devastating loss due to the house fire that claimed Susan & 2 puppies, injured John, Melissa and Brayden.
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Christina
December 13, 2021
Christina
December 13, 2021
Christina
December 13, 2021
Sue was a wonderful woman inside and out. I've known her almost my whole life and was always so comfortable talking to her about anything/everything. I am so greatful to have known you. You are going to be truly missed. Not only by me, but my whole entire family! We love you and we will never forget you.
Karen and Garry
December 13, 2021
Sue, my sister, the world lost a good woman the day you left on angels' wings. We love and miss you so much.
John, Melissa and Brayden, we are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless all of you and give you strength. Love you
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Barb Dulski
December 12, 2021
To Karen, Ed and Robert, my deepest sympathies to all of you
Barb Dulski
December 12, 2021
I love you Sue! We´ve been great friends for many years and I will miss you & our late night chats. Goodbye for now my friend, I´m praying for your family, John, Melissa and Braden as they recover from this tragedy. You would be so proud of your daughter and grandson
Jennifer Herrington
December 12, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this very difficult time
Thomas collopy
December 12, 2021
Collopy family, sorry to hear about your great loss may God be with you at this time of sorrow
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