Jo Ann "Suzie" Harding

Jo Ann “Suzie” Harding, 81, of Canonsburg, died peacefully, Friday, November 17, 2017 in her home with family by her side.

She was born February 29, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of John and Nelda Rodgers Harding.

Suzie was a 1953 graduate of Brentwood High School.

She worked as regional secretary for Westinghouse Credit in Mt. Lebanon for 20 years.

Ms. Harding was a member of the Washington Country Club and was a former Lady Elk of the Pittsburgh South Hills BPOE #2213 in Bethel Park.

 Surviving are her partner and companion of 17 years, Frank Serra; a daughter, Karen Tortorice (Phillip) of Bethel Park; a son, Jeffrey Stroop (Debbie) of Eighty Four; three grandchildren, Ginelle Kemmerling, Caitlin Kemmerling (Jason) and Justina Hickey (Jim); two great grandchildren, Bryson Kemmerling and Ian Hickey.

She is predeceased by her husband Frank Hallam who died June 7, 1987. and a brother, Jack Harding.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gur Adhar and Nurse Sue Davis for the 23 years of excellent care and keeping her going.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4p.m. the time of service, Monday, November 20, 2017 in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342.  Interment will be private.

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