Susan E. Bayus 1961-2024

She was born Sept. 19, 1961, in Youngstown, where she lived the majority of her life. She was married to the late Thomas Rouzzo for nine years. Together, they had two children, Tom and Maria, who were the loves of Sue’s life.

She was a 1979 graduate of Boardman High School and earned undergraduate degrees from Youngstown State University. She was employed in various hospital and clinical laboratory settings for 35-plus years as a medical technologist generalist, specialist, and most recently as a research laboratory general supervisor. She had long tenures as a medical technologist at St. Elizabeth Health Center, as well as Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital. She excelled as a student and always graduated with high honors at the top of her classes.

Susan had a smile that could light up any room and enjoyed listening to rock music, going to concerts and fellowship with her family and many friends. Her infectious laugh and quick wit were hallmarks of her personality.

Susan was raised in and attended St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church (Youngstown) in her youth and also attended New Beginning Church (Youngstown).

She is survived by her son, Thomas Rouzzo (Lindsay) of Massillon; daughter, Maria Rouzzo of Cleveland; grandson, Jack (Thomas); sisters, JoAnn (Marty) Stock of Youngstown and Mariann (Dan) Brown of Atlanta; her dear Aunt Janet Bayus, and Uncle Jim and Aunt Patty Mika; many loving cousins; and her beloved cat, Chloe.

Vichnaya Pam’yat

(Slovonic for Eternal Memory)

The Bayus family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, where calling hours will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, followed by a service of remembrance at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Celebrate Recovery, celebraterecovery.com.

Please visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and to leave condolences with the family.

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