Suzanne "Suzie" Tomalka

SUZANNE âa�A"SUZIEâa�A� TOMALKA NORTH LIMA âa�" Suzanne âa�A"Suzieâa�A� Tomalka, of 12 Center Dr., died Monday morning at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman. She was born in Youngstown on March 30, 1941, a daughter of Earl and Edith Abel Brownlee. Suzie attended Boardman High School, as well as a member of the Woodworth Church of the Brethren. In the early years of her life, Suzanne was an Avon Representative. Later on, she began witnessing at the Clover Leaf, then moving to Penn Ohio, both in North Lima. She also was a great homemaker. Mrs. Tomalka was loved by everyone in her family, and several other children she took in and raised. Her heart was truly made of Gold. She also enjoyed showing horses, and participated in many world championships. Her favorite past time was to play poker and bingo with friends and family. Her husband, Robert Tomalka whom she married June 5, 1971, died April 16, 2002. She is survived by one son, William Tomalka, of North Lima; two daughters, Heidi Tomalka of Columbiana, Robin (Pete) Sarver of Las Vegas, a sister Sandy (Orlando) Ferrante of New Middletown, seven grandchildren, Wesley, Kayla, Nichole, Billy, Bradley, Petey, and LaciLee; one great-grandchild, Cody; nieces, Robin Niddel, Cammie Lynch, Bonnie Kijowski, nephew, Jimmie Joe Biastro, and two great nieces, Jodie and Tresha Niddel; along with others in which whom resided out of state. The last couple months of her life, Suzanne was greatly helped by her daily primary caretakers, Donna, Joy, and Mitch Mitchell of the Beaver Township Police Department, along with many close family members. Along with her parents and husband, Suzie was preceded in death by two sisters, Patty Biastro and Earlene Broulard, and one brother, William Brownlee. Memorial Services will be held on Steptmeber 23, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at the Good Hope Lutheran Church in North Lima. Arrangements are being handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com

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