Suzanne S. Young

December 9, 1920 - January 22, 2017

Suzanne S. Young, 96, died at home on Sunday, January 22, 2017, after a long and happy life. Her children and many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were with her during her final days. Family and friends are invited to a memorial reception on Wednesday, January 25, from 5-7 PM, at Geneva Country Club. Memorial donations may be made to Lifetime Care, a valuable resource in our community for excellent hospice care (1120 S. Main Street, Newark NY 14513)..   Suzanne Smith Young was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 9, 1920, to Marguerite Herrick Smith and Earl Grant Smith. She enjoyed many adventures with her two brothers, Waring and Philip. She attended Cleveland Heights High School, where she met her husband-to-be Ray Young, and was a champion swimmer and diver. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, and Ohio State University.   Suzanne married Ray Young on June 20, 1942. They built their dream house for their growing family in Waite Hill, OH, where they lived from 1954 to 1960. They moved to Nundawaga Farm, on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, in the town of Romulus, NY.   Suzanne was an avid waterskier, golfer and tennis player. She loved to sing and participated in many church choirs and vocal groups. A member of the First Presbyterian Church, she conducted its Cherub Choir for many years. She was active in many organizations including the Geneva Historical Society and Geneva General Hospital Auxiliary. Suzanne and Ray enjoyed many winters in Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas.   Suzanne and Ray had five children: Gail Young of Geneva, Craig Young, Laura Carleton and son-in-law Allen Carleton of Duxbury, MA, Neil Young of Geneva, and Marjorie Linn of Geneva and son-in-law Charles Linn; grandchildren: Beth O’Connell, Kim O’Connell Davis of Romulus, Lauren Linn of Geneva, Lucas Linn of Geneva, Megan Carleton Swartz and her husband Joseph Swartz of Boston, MA, Benjamin Carleton and fiancée Christine Heuston of Boston, MA, Clay Young of Rochester, NY, Trevor Linn of Brooklyn, NY, Chloe Linn of Geneva; great-grandchildren: Morgan McCrady, Logan Davis, Kacey McClellan, D.J. Allison, Kellyn Pettine, Jonah Pettine, Jonathan Rodriguez, Tahleiha Linn, Uriah Linn, Jaci Linn, Kirin Linn; great-great-grandson Brantley Chappell; and family friends Ruby and Bernie Leavitt.   Suzanne was predeceased by her husband Ray, her son Craig, and her grand-daughter Beth.   Suzanne’s family is grateful to Kathy McLane and Darla Martin for their loving care, and to the Varick Volunteer Fire Department and South Seneca Ambulance for their professional and compassionate service.