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SALEM -- Susan Carol McCracken, 78, passed away early Friday evening, Nov. 10, 2023, at Salem Regional Medical Center.
Susan was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Salem, the daughter of the late William and Jane (Gilbert) Schaeffer and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1963 graduate of Salem High School. Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, and spending time with family. Susan was a Christian by faith.
Susan leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 59 years, A. Dale McCracken, whom she married Sept. 12, 1964; four children, Michael Dale McCracken of Alliance, Jon William McCracken of Fort Worth, Texas, Andrew Scott McCracken and his wife Hope of Belton, Texas, and Melinda Sue Grimm and husband Cliff of Alliance; as well as seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, William and Jane Schaeffer, Susan was preceded in death by one sister, Sandra Teck.
Friends and family will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Stark Memorial Funeral Home, 1014 E. State St. PO Box 748 Salem, OH 44460.
A private family funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the chapel in Grandview Cemetery in Salem, with Rev. Jay Eastman officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 OH-165, Canfield, OH 44406, in Susan's memory.
If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary "Hugs from Home" program at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.
Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
To view Susan's obituary, send condolences or order flowers, visit www.starkmemorial.com.
11/15/23