Obituaries
June 30, 2023

Susan Anne Ladd – Formerly of McKeesport

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Susan Anne Ladd, 70, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Tuscon Medical Center in Tuscon, Ariz. She was born Dec. 13, 1952, in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Leo and Jane Bazylak. Susan was a 1970 graduate of McKeesport Area High School. She entered the Air Force after graduation and served proudly during the Vietnam War. Susan relocated to the Philadelphia area and worked as an executive assistant for Elwyn Inc. in Media, Pa. Susan was an avid dog lover and she enjoyed spending time at the beach and desert. She had a smile that lit up a room and an infectious laugh that was undeniable. Susan is survived by her son, Jason (Amy) Ewing; granddaughters, Jenee and Arianna Ewing; grandson, Ryan Stipe; great-granddaughter, Giavonna Stipe; sister, Leona (Bazylak) Quigley; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predecessed by her parents; son, Adam Ladd; and brother, Charles Bazylak.

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