Lancaster lost one of its most remarkable individuals on January 5, 2012 with the passing of Susan E. Andrejev, age 54, from a severe cardiac death episode that occurred on the morning of December 30, 2011.  Sue is the wife of Joseph Hoffard of 2507 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601 and the mother of Nikolai, age 15,  Tatiana, age 14, and Galina age 22.  In love since high school, Sue and Joe have shared 36 years of life together and married for 29 of them.

Born in Lansdale, PA, Sue was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marguerite Andrejev, and the step-daughter of Shirley Van Aulen Andrejev (of the Brethren Village of Lititz).  Susan is also survived by her brothers and their families, Peter (of McLean, VA) and Erik (of King of Prussia, PA).

Susan was a cancer survivor, having overcome rhabdomyosarcoma as a CVHS student.  After graduating in 1975, Sue went on to get her barbering, cosmetology, and manager's licenses, and subsequently developed a broad and loyal clientele base over the past 30 years in the hair styling industry.

Her sense of style and fashion was obvious in all she touched and apparent in her self-designed home, wardrobe, and business, Andrejev Salon at 1038 Columbia Ave.  Sue brought passion and caring to all she did, including her support to cancer research. Her vibrant personality enticed clients, family and friends to contribute over $15,000 to date, while her personal organ and tissue donations give the "Gift of Life" to individuals now and generations to come.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either an educational fund for her children or to the Fox Chase Cancer Center.  Scholarship donations should be made to "UESP" (for the Utah Educational Scholarship Plan fund housing their account) and sent to Harris-SBSB, 8444 West Park Drive, Suite 610, McLean, VA 22102, Attn:  Kristen Andrejev Donations to the Fox Chase Cancer Center are graciously appreciated Attn:  Development Office, 333 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA  19111.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11am at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike. A visitation and gathering will be held on Monday evening from 6-9pm and again on Tuesday from 10-11am both at the funeral home. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.

Eulogy from service of SUSAN E. ANDREJEV

Good was never good enough for Susan. She always pushed herself to the next level and continually challenged those around her to "step it up."

When our mother died of cancer, as a young teenager Sue "stepped it up" and become the mother of the family for our Dad, Erik and me.

Instead of succumbing to a deadly cancer at 16 years old, Sue not only survived, but "stepped it up" and grew into the beautiful and incredible woman we have all come to know and love.

It wasn't good enough for Sue to be Joe's girlfriend and wife.  She "stepped it up" and became his soul-mate and angel.  She challenged Joe to "step it up", from little things like wearing Paul Sebastian cologne and looking like a rock star, to the life-changing transformation that Joe's undergone over the past few years.

Sue could not be just a high school B-F-F.  She "stepped it up" and kept her get-aways and road trips with Sandy, Marsha and their other "gal pals" since 7 ^th grade.

Being a hair dresser simply wasn't good enough for Sue.  She "stepped it up" and grew into a hair stylist, and then into a hair artist. With our Dad's charisma, she grew into a "Fashion-ista"; with our Mom's warmth, she never became a Diva.

It didn't stop Sue when she was denied children because of past medical procedures.  She "stepped it up" and adopted Nik, Tatiana, and Galina, and became the "Momma" of a household of love. She demanded and got her hugs and kisses from Nik. She demanded and got Tatiana to face the challenges of teenage girls and rise above them. She demanded and got Galina to realize that she is a strong young woman able to take on the responsibilities of being an adult.

It wasn't good enough for Sue to be a soccer mom in a mini-van. She "stepped it up" and rode motor-cycle and drove a "BASUV"– a Big Ass SUV that she bought when Joe was out of town.

It wasn't good enough for Sue to just paint a room.  She had to meticulously arrange, re-arrange, design and re-design every detail.  Again, Joey, and everyone around her, had to "step it up" and build and re-build to her exacting specifications.

Her ever curious mind would not allow her to settle for her own plate of food.  Anyone who has ever eaten with Sue knows she had the longest arm and fastest fork in the world!

It wasn't enough for Sue to be just a family member. Sue was the glue that stayed in touch with relatives, gathered our family history, and ensured we stayed connected despite distances between us and life passages.

It wasn't good enough for Sue to simply write checks to cancer research.  Instead of accepting Christmas gifts, Sue "stepped it up" and insisted that her clients give donations to cancer-care organizations.  Contributions prompted by her have totaled more than $15,000.

Sue could not pass quietly into the night.  She "stepped it up" and gave the Gift of Life to others through her organ donations.  She's kept her gorgeous blue eyes though; she'll need them to help God re-decorate heaven.

And now it isn't good enough for everyone here to be just a husband or a wife, a brother or a sister, a son or a daughter, a close or a distant relative, an in-law or an out-law, a dear friend or a recent acquaintance.  We all "need to step it up" to honor and continue her legacy.