Catherine ‘Tootsie” Skoda Susany age 88, passed peacefully on Saturday October 31st, 2026.

Catherine was born on April 17, 1938, in Youngstown OH. to parents of Joseph and Barbara ( Paladenech) Skoda

She graduated from Rayen High School. Cathy was a lifetime member of St’s Peter and Paul Church, faithful member of the daughter’s club for over 40 yrs. She also was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, St George Lodge 66 on Vestal Rd. Cathy had a love for her Croatian heritage mainly the dancing and music. She put her daughters Gwen and Karen , her grandchildren Maria, Nicole and Dustin and Great Grandchildren, Kyle, Kody, and Hanna into the Happy Hearts Tamburitzans when they became of age.

Catherine leaves behind her daughter Karen Braun of Boardman, Two sisters , Madeline Rosace of Girard , Diana Vance of Toledo. 5 wonderful grandchildren, Maria Marsh ( Aaron Marsh ) of Austintown Oh, Nicole Jones of Struthers Oh, Dustin Jones ( Lindsay Jones ) of Boardman Oh, Jeffrey Susany of Boardman Oh and Keith Braun ( Kristina Braun ) of Midland TX. 7 Great Grandchildren Kyle Jones, Kody Marsh, Bastien Dlwgosh, Brynna Jones , Kylee Susany, Nathaniel Pratt, and Isaac Jones. If you knew Cathy, you knew her grandchildren were everything to her. She was their biggest supporter and cheerleader. She will also be missed by her extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by Mike her companion, her parents , brother Joseph Skoda Jr, sister Barbara “Tykie” Hough daughter Gwen Jones, and great grandchild Hanna Marsh.

Friends and Family may call one hour prior to the services Saturday Nov 14th, 2026, from 9:30am to 10:30 am.at Fox Funeral home, 4700 Market St. Boardman. Followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m.

After the services we will have a lunch in at The Elm Tree at 170 Walton St. Struthers, OH 44471 at 12pm to share memories together.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the family.