Susan L French

Susan L. French, 78 of Ravenna, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at the UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Susan was born on May 24, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to her late parents Robert and Laura (Ruska) Getzendiner. Susan taught over 30 years at Field Local Schools, Junior High Spanish and History. She loved horses, especially Quarter horses and showed them in halter classes, she gave riding lessons, judged at horse shows, and worked with 4H kids. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Dick Getzendiner.  Susan is survived by her significant other, Dennis A. French, her nieces Amy Mulcahy, Pam Bowman and nephew Rick Getzendiner, and step-daughters Cinndy French-Barnes, and Pattie French. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Susan's name to the Portage County Dog Warden or Last Chance Corral 5350 Old Route 33 Athens, OH 45701. In honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and memorial calling hours will be on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 4:00PM to 7:00 PM at the Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel.  Condolences and memories of Susan may be shared with her family at www.sscfuneralhomes.com.

Portage Animal Protective League
PO Box 927, Ravenna OH 44266
Tel: 1-330-296-4022

Last Chance Corral
5350 Old Route 33, Athens OH 45701
Tel: 1-740-594-4336
Web: http://lastchancecorral.org