Angela M (Christopher) Suich

Angela Marie Suich, 92, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Angela was born April 16, 1931, at her home in Girard, the daughter of Thomas and Jenny (Caputo) Christopher. She was a lifelong resident of Girard, having graduated from Girard High School in 1949. Angela had worked for Christopher Confectionary, her father’s store, as a young woman until her, and her husband Bill purchased the Girard Dairy Queen in 1962. Together they operated the Dairy Queen until 1996, when their son, Bo, purchased and continued the family business in Girard. Angela was a great cook, especially known for her chili sauce, at the Dairy Queen. A lifetime member of St. Rose Church, Angela enjoyed playing cards with her club friends, cooking, was an avid Cleveland Brown and Cleveland Guardian fan, but her greatest joy was her love and support for her grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 69 years, Charles W. “Bill” Suich Sr, whom she married April 24, 1954; children, Charles W. (Julie) Suich Jr. of Lewis Center, Ohio, Kenneth A. (Becky) Suich, of McDonald, Christine L. (Steve) Rose, of Girard, and Robert E. “Bo” (Lisa) Suich of Girard; brother, Michael Christopher of TN; grandchildren, Kenneth A. ( Colleen) Suich Jr., Charles W. (Meg) Suich III, Liza (Cody) Yavorsky, Casey Suich, Angela Rose, Travis Rose, Jack Suich, Tyler Suich, Hannah Suich, Nicholas John Suich and Natalie Suich; and her great-grandson Barrett Yavorsky. Besides her parents, Angela is preceded in death by her sisters, Ann Watts, Mary Plecha and Peggy Christopher; and brothers, Anthony, Joseph, John and Frank Christopher. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 11th, 12:00 PM at St. Rose Church, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 AM until the time of mass. Angela will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery. The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 50 Memphis, TN  38101. You may visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any expressions of sympathy to the family.