Susan N. Darling

Darling, Susan N. "Aunt Susie", age 59, of Washington Township, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 34 years: Gregory; mother: Clara Nixon of North Canton; sister: Christine Egan of Massillon; sister-in-law: Carol (George) Carter of Jefferson, PA; brother-in-law: Douglas (Janet) Darling of Altoona, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father: Harold J. Nixon.

Susan was the long time owner of Aunt Susie's Gifts and Necessities in Springboro and Centerville, and was also an accomplished floral designer. Susan was an animal lover, especially her own cats and dogs, and she loved to cook, opening her home every New Year's Day for her famous sauerkraut and pork.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 26, 2011 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights, with Reverend Earl Simone officiating. The family will receive friends at church on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SICSA (Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals) in memory of Susan. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Thomas Reid and his staff and the entire staff at Kettering Medical Center for all of their care and love of Susan. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel).