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HARVEY SUSANNE (SUENDER) Age 89, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017, at home and surrounded by close family. Born in Reading, PA, on December 1, 1927, she grew up in Pottsville, PA, Schuylkill County. She was a lifelong music lover, and graduated from Pine Manor College in Massachusetts in 1947 as a music major. In 1951, she married the love of her life, Herman S. "Bud" Harvey, Jr., in Pottsville. Early in their marriage, the newlyweds resided in Philadelphia for a time, where she held a teaching position at Episcopal Academy. The Harveys settled in Sewickley in 1956, and celebrated more than six decades of marriage together. Mrs. Harvey was actively involved as a volunteer in many local organizations, and was hired by Sewickley Valley Hospital Community Relations Department as the volunteer coordinator in the 1970's, a position she held for approximately 10 years. Following that, she served as board president of the former Friendship House, board vice president at Union Aid Society, board member of Parish Mansions, all in Sewickley. She volunteered for many years for Meals on Wheels, and in many capacities at St. Stephens Church in Sewickley, her church home since 1956. She sang with the choir for over 30 years. In recent years, Mrs. Harvey took pleasure in volunteering with the 1st grade at Osborne Elementary School, part of Quaker Valley School System's "Generations Together" program. She had a strong creative streak matched by a loving heart, and spent many many hours over the years knitting, sewing, and creating needlework gifts for people. Painting in oils became a passion later in life , and she loved working on her painting skills and sharing her work, often of landscapes that she loved. She is survived by her husband of over 65 years, Herman S. Harvey, Jr., of Sewickley; daughters, Ann (Christopher), of Alexandria, VA., Elizabeth, of Charlottesville, VA.; six grandchildren, Amanda, Benjamin, Peter (Roxanne), Luke, John, and Emily; her sister, Gail Stoner, of Sewickley; and ten nieces and nephews. Mrs. Harvey was pre-deceased by her parents, Russell L. and Elizabeth B. Suender; and brothers, Russell L. Suender, Jr., and John B. Suender. "Sue," "Sudie," "Mom," "Grammy," and "Aunt Sue," will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 10, 2017, at St. Stephens Church in Sewickley. Following the service, the family will host a reception honoring Mrs. Harvey at the Edgeworth Club. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Union Aid Society, Sewickley Municipal Bldg., 601 Thorn St., 2nd floor, Sewickley, PA 15143. The RICHARD D. COLE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 328 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA 15143, has been entrusted with arrangements. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
