Obituary

Mary Susan “Sue” Kaufman, 75, of Beaver, formerly of New Brighton passed away after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born September 8, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Harriet (Stillwagon) Oswald.  Sue was an active member in the community, as well as a teacher for many years at Beaver Area School District. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she lived each day with the perfect balance of love and laughter.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence W. Kaufman, who was honored to share 51 years of marriage with the love of his life; her children, Steven Kaufman and Tetyana Kudim Kaufman, Kristina Kaufman and Matt Ryan, Amy (Kaufman) and Benjamin Krembs; her grandchildren, Lucien Ritorto, Jack Kaufman, Ivana Kudim Kaufman, Eloise Krembs, Ethan Krembs; her siblings, Joyce Oswald, James Oswald, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Oswald and Richard Oswald.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 2-6 pm at the Gabauer Funeral Home- 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton – www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  A Catholic mass will be held on Monday at 10am at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church- 200 Third St. Beaver, PA 15009.

Interment will follow in St. Joe’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Beaver Area School District Education Foundation.