Susan R. Martin

Susan Rose Martin (Somers), 64, of Weatherly passed away peacefully Thursday morning at St. Luke’s Pavilion in Hazleton after a short illness.
Suzy is survived by her father, James R. Somers, Sr. of Weatherly, two brothers, James R. Somers, Jr. and wife Marie of Weatherly, and Stephen Somers and husband Tod of Ephrata, and brother-in-law, William Kreiger, as well as nephews, nieces and numerous other relatives. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rose, and sister, Jeanne Kreiger.
Suzy graduated from Weatherly HS, class of 1975 as class President. She went on to the Pennsylvania State University, graduating with a BS in Music Education in 1978. An accomplished musician, Suzy played many instruments including the guitar, accordion, saxophone, organ and piano among others. Suzy was Liturgical Music Minister at St. Nicholas R.C. Church in Weatherly as well as St. Peter and Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hazleton for many years and also directed holiday cantatas. She also taught private music lessons for many years.
An animal lover, Suzy lovingly parented a number of pet cats and dogs, all of whom will be delighted to see her again. Her sense of humor and adventure will be missed by all who knew her. Suzy loved to travel and visited most states in the USA as well as Canada and Mexico and islands in the Caribbean. Accompanied by her mother, Suzy drove her motor home out west for a multi-week adventure, visiting Texas, Colorado and many other points along the way.
Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Burial will be at the family’s discretion. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter.
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