GANSEVOORT — Susan M. Ernst, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital. She was 77.
Born on October 10, 1938 in Thompson, Town of Greenwich, NY, she was the daughter of the late Roger G. Sherman and Geraldine Clement Sherman Boyer. Susan worked as a housekeeper at the St. John Neumann Residence for many years. She loved sewing, crafting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Susan was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, William R. Ernst Sr.
Survivors include her children, Peggy Sue (Jeff) Bush of Gilbert, AZ, William R. (Marina) Ernst, Jr. of Moreau, Elizabeth Pritchard of Saratoga Springs, Melissa (Forrest) Green of Gansevoort, Michael (Corrine) Ernst of Arcadia, FL; brother Roger E. (Florence) Sherman of Schuylerville; sister Doris (Allen) Simonik of Greenfield Center; grandchildren, Jeffrey Melander, Cierra Broadway, Joshua Garcia, Brandon Bush, Sarah Pritchard, Max Ernst, Evan Ernst, Owen Ernst and Alex Ernst; great-granddaughter Malayah Smith as well as several nieces and nephews.
There were no calling hours.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd. in Schuylerville.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J.Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.