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Susan Ditz Obituary
May 21, 1949 - Jul 7, 2025
Lakeside-Marblehead
Susan Kay (Hershiser) Ditz, 76, of Lakeside-Marblehead, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton. She was born May 21, 1949, in Willard, to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Dorf) Hershiser.
Susan had an incredible drive and passion for helping others, which resonated with her peers and coworkers for a span of over fifty years. A career that began as one of the first women to become a Willard City Firefighter, then evolved to become an ER Registered Nurse at Willard Mercy Hospital. As time passed, Susan morphed her career into being a nurse advocate for patients who were in catastrophic situations, being their voice and liaison to third-party administrators and workers' compensation. Throughout this amazing career, she found her comforts and peace at her house on the lake with her soulmate, kids, grandkids, family, and friends indulging in all her favorite pastimes: boating, fishing, cooking, traveling, and making handmade cards for special occasions.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Ditz whom she married August 22, 1970; daughter-in-law, Amy Ditz; grandchildren, Gavin and Lillian Ditz of Youngstown; son, Brian (Jennifer) Ditz; grandchildren, Alexa and Logan Ditz of Olmsted Twp, Ohio; and daughter, Shana Ditz-Ousley, of Willard; grandchildren, Trenton (Simone) Ousley, Gabrielle (Michael) Sanderson, Caleb Ousley; and great-grandchildren, Weston and Hazel Ousley and Brynlee and Adalyn Sanderson.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Chris Ditz; a son-in-law, CJ Ousley; and two grandchildren, Adrianna and Ethan Ditz-Villaneuva.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, with the Rosary being prayed at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Eric Mueller celebrating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Willard or Arthritis Foundation.
Online condolences may be made to Susan's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
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