Suzanne Mary (Wehr) Strohl was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She passed away peacefully at the age of 61 in her home in Coaldale, Pennsylvania surrounded by her loved ones on the morning of Sunday, April 30th, 2023.
Suzanne was born on Monday, November 20th, 1961, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Faust) Wehr. Suzanne was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Lydia Strohl. Surviving are; husband, Drew Strohl; daughter, Rachel Strohl; sister and brother-in-law, Tracy and Robert Grace; step-children, Michael Strohl and Rebecca Weiss; step-grandchildren, Hannah, Trevor, Noah, Jayden, and Amanda; niece and nephew Alyssa Brockington and Robby Grace.
A graduate of Slatington High School, Suzanne had worked in the textile industry for many years. In later years, Suzanne had worked as a CNA giving love and care to patients at Gracedale nursing home.
Suzanne enjoyed many arts and crafts ranging from diamond painting, ceramics, and painting window catchers with her daughter. She also enjoyed fishing day-trips with her husband and daughter.
Suzanne was an avid animal lover. She enjoyed trips to the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York. She frequently followed April the giraffe from the park through facebook groups. She enjoyed the companionship of her black labrador, Silas and her four cats, Casey, Alex, Chunk, and Goober.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, at Blue Mountain Community Church outside of Palmerton (25 Oak St Palmerton, PA 18071). Call hour will be at 11AM followed by the service at noon and a light luncheon following the service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
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