Obituaries

Susan J. “Susie” Mickel, 62

January 23, 2017

Susan J. “Susie” Mickel, 62, of Manheim Township, is now with her son up in Heaven after she courageously fought an eight-month battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Craig A. “Mick” Mickel for 43 years. Susie was born in Lancaster to the late Glenn E. and Barbara E. (Calender) Minney. She went to Heaven on Monday, January 23, 2017, her 62nd birthday, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

She was the mother of two beautiful children, Tonya L. (Mickel), wife of David Stofflet and the late Travis A. Mickel, who went to Heaven in 2004. She was the grandmother of eight grandchildren; Vanessa, Michael, Joseph, Mary Rose, Elizabeth, John, Clare and Teresa. Susie called her grandchildren her magic medicine. She is also survived by one sister, Diane, wife of Jim Wallace, two nieces and some very special cousins; Doretta, wife of Harold and Darlene, Jimmy, Bob and Rich; and her mother-in-law Ann E. Mickel.

Susie graduated from Conestoga Valley High School in 1972 and worked as a bookkeeper for the National Central Bank, as a front desk clerk for the Willow Valley Inn and she also did residential housekeeping. She loved life and loved people and especially enjoyed motorcycle and spending summers swimming with her grandkids in her pool. Susie was very giving, caring, loving and positive. She enjoyed going to LA Fitness to exercise and run to stay fit.

Susie and Craig don’t know how they could’ve gotten through these past eight months without the never-ending support from Tanya Dinger, the incredible friend behind the Susie’s Journey Facebook page, relatives, friends and neighbors.

Susie’s family will greet friends from 9 to 10 AM, followed by a celebration of her life at 10 AM on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Susie’s memory to your favorite charity.

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February 03, 2017

Phil and I send our love and our prayers to the Mickel family in their time if need.
Roz and Phil Garfinkel

February 02, 2017

Love love love this wonderful woman . So many times she brought much brightness and positivity into my life during some of my roughest times . I will always be thankful for her presence in my life 
truly a blessing in my life as is her daughter Tonya and her family 
my thoughts and prayers are with the Mickel family and Stofflet family
much love to you all .
Lynn Rossi 

February 02, 2017

 Dear Craig,
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely, Joe & Melanie Gargano

February 01, 2017

Craig,
We were sorry to hear that Sue has passed away. Our thoughts are with you.
Larrie and Sandy Pool
 
 

February 01, 2017

We will miss Susie so much.  She was such a dear friend, and we looked forward to her beaming smile.  She always had such a zest for life.  Our condolences to you and your family.
Jim and Cora Dum

January 31, 2017

Dear Craig
I am sorry for you and have been thinking of you alot. My prayers will go out for you.
Classmate Paul Trimble

January 31, 2017

Although I don’t know Susie but the Susie Journey Facebook page, I do remember seeing her in school.  Her smile in all the pictures shared on her page, all the friends and all the sweet things they said about her and how it came across in her page, I wish I did know her.  Once a CV graduate always in our CV family.  Prayers and thoughts to her family and may she rest in peace with Travis and her mom.  Carol McCoy

January 31, 2017

Craig, so sorry to learn of Sues passing! May God comfort you and strengthen you ! Marlin Good 

January 31, 2017

I met Sue years ago thru my sister(Barbara Krimmel) Sue was so pleasant & friendly always excercising as she was cleaning she will be missed Prayers are with th family RIP Sue Linda Bleacher

January 31, 2017

Dear Craig and Family
We are so sorry for your loss.  We loved Susie and we will alwys remember her smile and her laugh.  She was such a caring and loving person and this world needs more people like her in it.   I am sure she is happy being reunited with Travis and that they both will be watching over the family.  She was such an inspiration with how she handled this disease and how she handled everything in life….with a smile and a positive attitude.
Please know we are thinking of you all and are holding you all in our prayers.   We will miss Susie and we are all better people to have known her.
Love
Charlene and Family

January 31, 2017

To know Sue was to love her.  She will always be in our hearts.  Mary Ann and Dan

January 31, 2017

Beautiful obituary for a beautiful person and a beautiful life! Susie was an amazing person with an amazing faith and joy! Her care, love and kindness to others was an extension of the love of Jesus flowing through her to those around her.  Our family is so blessed and honored to have known her.  She was such a light in this world, and I know her light will continue to shine through Craig and the family and all who knew her as a part of her shines in each one of us that expetienced the blessing of knowing her!  Praising the Lord for the amazing 62 years He shared her with the world! My prayers and sympathies to Craig and the family as they grieve the loss of having sweet Susie with them each day, but the pain will lessen in time and the wonderful memories will keep your hearts warm until you see her again! Love, hugs, shared tears and prayers to Craig and family!
Lisa Boll

January 31, 2017

Im so sorry to here this,She was always a pleasent lady,God bless you all,

January 31, 2017

Susie I remember you coming to visit your cousins on South Marshall Street many years ago. You were such a beautiful person inside and out then as you were your whole life. Now may you Rest In Peace with your loved ones that went before you. My sincere condolences to your family and friends. 
Shirley Thatcher Lenox

January 30, 2017

So sorry for your loss…my prayers go out to you her family !! Again I knew Susie a little, but not as well as Travis…but it makes my heart happy to know Susie and Travis are together in heaven now !!  Matthew 5 :4. Jesus said ..blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. My prayers are with you all who loved Susie so much !

January 30, 2017

I am sorry to hear of Susie’s struggle and her passing. Susie and I worked together at Willow Valley and she was such a sweetheart. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Nadine Leaman

January 30, 2017

My heart is aching for you, Craig & family. Susie’s strength and courage through her illness showed how much she sparkled. She will never be forgotten in all of our hearts.
Tina Marks Schelling

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Saturday, February 04, 2017
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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