She was born in Altoona, daughter of Fred Ickes and the late Joan (Salyards) Ickes.
Surviving are her father of Altoona; a daughter, Tammie Thompson of Altoona; two grandchildren: Ashley Thompson and Jacquelyn Poorman; three great-grandchildren: Starlynn, Skyla and Hayleeana; and three half-brothers: Fredie Ickes of Altoona and Thomas and Stevie Zebroski in Maryland.
Susan was a 1969 graduate of Altoona Area High School. She was a member of the 28th Street Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her three great-grandbabies, and playing bingo.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2011, in the Santella Funeral Home (www.santellafuneralhome.com), where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2011, by Pastor Rebecca Miller-Zeek. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.