Suanne DeLaat, 58 of Garfield Heights passed away on the morning of February 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sue was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and co-worker. Sue was born June 2, 1964, the fifth child of Thad and Athalene Potelicki. While being raised in Seven Hills, Ohio she graduated from Lumen Cordium High School and John Carroll University. Sue worked a variety of office/sales jobs in the greater Cleveland area, most recently at Harvard Coil and Processing. As the baby of the family, Sue was loved by all her siblings. However, she shared a special bond with Paula Kasmer (her Da-Da) who provided loving care and support throughout her illness. Sue is joining in Heaven her parents, as well as her beloved Aunt Chris and Uncle Ray. Left to cherish her memory are her siblings: Tony (Jacquie) Potelicki, Vicky (Rick) Vance, Mary (Dave) Bignell and Paula (Phil) Kasmer. Her nieces and nephews: Bailey Wells, Stacey Kasmer, Kevin Kasmer, Robin Dodson, Shannon Deppi, Jacob Bignell, Adam Potelicki, Kelsey Creamer, Ryan Potelicki and Riley Vance. Her longtime companion Marty Baudo.

There will be a visitation for Sue on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 4-7 pm at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. Service will be held on Wednesday March 8, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church 11333 Granger Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. Interment will be private.