Susan J. Mortimer

Susan Jane Mortimer, 69, of Rimersburg, passed away at her home early Friday morning, June 30, 2023 following a period of declining health. She was born September 1, 1953 in Butler; daughter of the late Charles Kaetzel and Phyllis Kadel Kaetzel of Port Jervis, NY. Susan was a 1971 graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg and a graduate of Duff’s Business Institute with an Associate Degree in Business. Susan and C. Eugene Mortimer were married on March 30, 1974. She was employed by Bendix Home Systems in Clarion and Damon Industries in Brady’s Bend. After starting her family, she became co-owner of The Family Closet with her best friend, Cindy Henry Orvac. Susan was then employed at Tom’s Riverside in Rimersburg for 27 years until her retirement. She was a lifelong member of the Rimersburg Presbyterian Church PCUSA. Susan is survived by her husband Gene and their 3 children; son, Mark and his wife, Maggie, of Blairsville and their twin sons, Nick and Trent, son, Steve and his wife, Jodie, of Jeannette and their sons, Nash and Colt, and daughter, Megan and her husband, Nathan Hissem, of Latrobe and their children Isaac and Olivia. Her children and grandchildren were the love of her life and many happy memories were made at the beach with her family. Susan is also survived by her nieces, Jill Grenci and Jodie Lahovey; a nephew, Jeff Kaetzel; her mother-in-law, Bette Ann Mortimer; and her aunt, Sue Solida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Pam Kaetzel; father-in-law, Clair Mortimer; and brother-in-law, Wally Mortimer. Susan and her family would like to express a special thanks to the friends that supported them in her final year; Deb Myers, Sharon Borovick, Roxie Randolph, Kathy Kline, Kathy Peters, Cindy Orvac and especially her family and her loving husband, Gene. The Burns Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. in Rimersburg is handling the arrangements. Susan’s family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. July 5, 2023 at the Rimersburg Presbyterian Church, 217 Main Street, Rimersburg, PA 16248, where a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Lay Minister, Peggy Mortimer officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Rimersburg Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Rimersburg Presbyterian Church, PO Box 329, Rimersburg, PA 16248, or Tri-County Animal Rescue Center, 9562 US 322, Shippenville, PA 16254.

Susan J. Mortimer

September 1, 1953 - June 30, 2023