Obituary of Susan Groarke

GROARKE--Susan C., age 72, died on September 17, 2023. She was the loving mother of Joanna (David Gross), Daniel (Apinya), and Ellen (Colin Pressler), and doting grandmother of Hannah, Adelyn, and Luca. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 38 years, Kevin P. Groarke; her parents, Jeanne and Pasquale Calderella; and her brother, Leo. Susan was a highly respected and skilled editor, beginning her career at Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine before transitioning to freelance book publishing in the 1980s. Susan avidly enjoyed theater and was a voracious reader. She was active in her community throughout her life, most recently volunteering at All Faiths Food Bank and Shelf Indulgence Book Cafe in Sarasota, having relocated from New York to Florida in recent years. Her family, friends, and community are devastated by her loss. A gathering in remembrance of Susan will be held on Saturday, October 7, 12pm-4pm at Oelker-Cox & Sinatra Funeral Home, 262 E. Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Susan's name to God's Love We Deliver: glwd.org