In Loving Memory

Susan A. Serves

Susan A. Serves, 55, passed away February 2, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Akron to the late Sam (who preceded her in death just 4 months ago) and Neda D. (Novak), both to whom she was a selfless and
dedicated care-giver. She graduated from Ellet High School and later earned her Master's Degree from the University of Akron, where she was also a member of the women's basketball team.

Susan recently retired from the Akron Public School System with 33 years of service. She began her teaching career at Goodyear Middle School but served the majority of her time as the head of the Restaurant Management program at
East High School. In fact, many of her students competed in state culinary tournaments under her guidance. She always took great pride in helping students, whether it be in her role as an advisor to Student Council, her deep involvement in school extracurriculars, or in the various sports she coached.

Susan was, amongst other things, a gourmet pastry chef and was always trying to perfect her culinary skills, even attending the well-renowned culinary school in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Akron Junior Womens Civic
Club (JWCC), was an avid golfer and traveler, and enjoyed gardening and bowling.

Above all, Susan treasured her family and friends. She made a lasting impression to anyone lucky enough to know her, and she will be deeply missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her uncles, Jim Serves and Doyle Basford and aunt, Rosalie Basford. She is survived by her aunt, Tula Serves; sisters, Sandra Burrell and Sharon Mraz; nieces and nephews, Joshua and Emily Smith, Kyle (Danielle) Mraz, and Chad Mraz; great-niece, Monroe Mraz; cousins, Cindy, Doug, Paula, Bobbie, Julie (Stan), Lisa, Fran and Bob; and her beloved pets, Buddy and Diamond.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. William Demas and Dr. Sameer Mahesh for their wonderful care of Susan during a most difficult time.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009, at 11:30 a.m., at the Eckard Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with Father Jerry Hall officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 6, from 3 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to One of a Kind Pets, 1699 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313, The Haven of Rest, 175 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308 or to Team Jam P.O. Box 2472,
Streetsboro, OH 44241.