Obituaries

Susanne Jean Books, 72

November 27, 2019

Susanne Jean Books, 72, of Leola, PA passed away at Hospice and Community Care on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Born in College Point, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Books and Emma M. (Crane) Adams.

Susanne was a member of St. James Episcopal Church of Lancaster. She was a member of the Prader-Willi Association and Community Services Group. Susanne loved to travel, especially to Gettysburg. She enjoyed history. She liked to garden and do puzzles. Susanne loved people. Her outgoing nature will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Susanne is survived by her siblings: Edith Giusti (Thomas) of Hopatcong, NJ., James Books (Sandra) of Wind Gap, PA., Kathleen Morgan of Succasunna, NJ and Richard Books (Janet) of Texas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. Books, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Susanne’s memory to Community Services Group, 790 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at St. James Episcopal Church in Lancaster. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Cypress Hill Cemetery in New York.

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