Sue Ace

Topfer

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Sue Ace Topfer

Mar 30 1925 - Apr 03 2013

Sue Ace Topfer, age 88, passed away on April 3, 2013 in Allen, Texas. Prior to living at Heritage House in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she lived in Mountaintop, PA, for 41 years. She was born March 30, 1925 to Dr. Percy H. Ace and Dorothy Redheffer in Media, PA. Sue earned a B.S. degree in chemistry from Ursinus College and an M.S. in library science from Syracuse University. Her professional career included Laboratory Technician at American Viscose Corp. and library positions at Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes University. She is a former member of the American Library Association, the North American Serials Interest Group, and was secretary of Wilkes Faculty Wives and Women’s Club for 6 years.

Sue is survived by her sisters, Dorothy A. Roberts, Lima, PA. and Elizabeth A. Gibson, Marcellus, NY; children, Edward H. Topfer, Allen, TX, Dorothy S. Kimes, Redmond, OR and Kurt A. Topfer, Mountaintop, PA. She also leaves four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin R. Topfer on September 2, 2006 and by a son, Keith A. Topfer on September 26, 1985.

In lieu of a public memorial service, Sue requested a private service at the convenience of the family. Also, she requested that flowers and memorial contributions be omitted. Rather, she would be happy to know that she was remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

 

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