Lakeville: Susan Jo Thomas, age 78, of Lakeville, NY peacefully passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Pat and Majorie Essler. She is survived by her loving husband, Yale “Skip” Thomas, brother, Robert (Dottie) Essler, daughter, Stacy (Robert) Jones, sons, Todd (Kimi) Hyde, and Andy (Natalia) Thomas, and many grand and great-grandchildren.
Sue was born on August 27, 1946, and graduated from the Livonia Central School. She lived in Lakeville her entire life, where she raised two children. She worked at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home for many years and at the Livonia Central School, where she retired. Sue enjoyed camping, playing euchre, and any type of activity that involved her being with friends and family. She was a very generous and caring woman, that all will miss.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the end of February, contact a family member for further details. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or by calling 1-800-272-3900 or to the Golisano Children’s Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Was so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. Sue (and Skip) spread love wherever she went…and she would always make you feel like you were the most important person in the world to her whenever she was with you. I have so many fond memories from when we worked together at LCS. My thoughts and prayers are with Skip and his family.
So sorry to hear about Susan’s passing. My family spent every Christmas Eve with the Esslers in Lakeville. My Dad (Robert VanDorn and Aunt Marge were brother and sister. They were wonderful times. My condolences to her family.
Skip and family, I worked at LCS. I loved Sue’s infectious smile. She always always knew the right thing to say. She also made a great Mrs. Claus! So sorry for you loss. Anne Mosher
Skip and family My very dear friend for so many years. She was a ray of sunshine were ever she was. Always fun and so talkative about all of our friends and classmates. We will all miss her smile and positive attitude. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Skip and family- we are thinking of you during this difficult time. We are forever grateful for the memories we have of Sue. She was always so kind to us and I have never seen a prettier Mrs. Claus. She could light up the entire room with her beautiful smile and her hugs were the best. Please be sure to reach out for anything you need. Sending so many prayers and hugs to you and the family.
Love,
Crystal and Luke Bratcher
Skip and family,
Sue has been a dear friend for many years. She will be missed especially at Christmas time, as a wonderful, happy and caring Mrs. Santa.
Sending you love and prayers and deepest sympathy.
Blessings and peace,
Lucy and family
Skip and family, Sue was truly an Angel, always thoughtful, always kind, always positive. She was so full of love and gave it freely to all she met. Livonia CS was so lucky to have you both. God Bless you and your family and may family, friends, and the Livonia Community support you in your loss.
Vicky Bush
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Sue and Skip were part of our family tradition for over 20. She and Skip put smiles on my kids faces and always greeted my sons as if they were her own. Sincerely my condolences. Sue will forever be a part of many children’s and adults greatest memories.
To Skip and family,
I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. I am thankful to have known her and was lucky enough to have had a short visit with her not long ago. My thought and prayers are with you. She is in a better place but we will miss her dearly.
Julie Davis Goldstein
Skip and family,
My thoughts are with you with Sue’s passing. Sue was a ray of sunshine every time I saw her. She lit up the room and went out of her way to check in and give a great big hug. She was truly an amazing person that I consider myself fortunate to have been blessed to know. My prayers are with you!
One of the kindest humans I know. We are so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady with a heart of gold. She will be missed.
Dear Sue…please say Hi to my momma!! You both worked together for many years. You were good pals and you were the sweetest lady always!! RIP beautiful my friend!
Skip…big hugs to you. She loved you so.
You were her rock!!
Wendy (McLaughlin) Monroe
Stone Hill Rd won’t be the same..?? Condolences.. The Raffa’s ?
So sorry to hear of your loss skipper and family. Be strong bro???????
Skip, I’m so sorry for your loss
Skip, and Family,
Many the years I fondly remember you and Sue (Santa and Mrs. Claus)
when I worked maintenance at Wegmans Geneseo and monitored
your wonderful “Breakfast With Santa” Saturdays for the children and
their families around Christmas! You both brought love and many smiles
to so many over the years. I have a wonderful picture of you both
with me and my “dust-mop.” Prayer for the Lord ‘s peace in this time.
Lenny
My grandparents lived on Stone Hill Road in Lakeville, NY. I visited my grandparents every week. The Essler family lived up the hill on Stone Hill. We knew everyone on both sides of that part of Stone Hill Road..That is how I met Sue. She lived in her family’s house after her parents died. She was so friendly. I think she went to school with my husband’s brother, Jerry Jischke.
Skip, so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. I’ll always remember her dry sense of humor. Bless you.
Sue Parsons
Skip I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. ??
I worked with Sue for years! Always lots of fun and ? sunshine! My prayers for peace go to her family and friends who remain stuck here!!
Dear Skip and Susie’s family,
With a heavy heart I send my sympathies in Susie’s passing. She was such a joy and always smiling and so happy. I will miss her riding around camp, making you stop so she could talk a minute ( more like 20 minutes sometimes) when you were just trying to go for ice cream. That makes me smile. Always waving, throwing kisses, telling us she loved us, and she meant it. She is a dear soul. There are not many out there like Susie. God has a very special angel in heaven now.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Susan and may God Bless Her Always
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Skip, Bobby, Stacy, Todd, and Andy My deepest, deepest condolences to you all. My neighbor,friend for 50+ will be missed.
So sorry to learn of Sue’s passing,
On behalf of all the Whitford’s we offer our heartfelt condolences to her entire family. She will be missed by many.
Dear Skip and family,
We were saddened to learn of your beautiful Sue’s passing . We remember her with fondness ….always so friendly and caring while we taught at Livonia. We will smile every Christmas as we remember her as Mrs. Santa Claus accompanying you, Skip , as Santa and the smile on the children’s faces when you arrived at the Primary school for a visit. She was truly a gift !!
We send our sympathy and prayers to you and the family and will hold her in our hearts. God Bless.
Dave and Mary Jo Dussault