My heart breaks for my (neighbor) Susan’s family. Please let me know when you are having a memorial funeral. Cindy Goggins
Susan Kirschner Aldrete
November 10, 2024, 7:51 pm
In tribute to My Very Dear Best Friend……………. Susan and I were BEST FRIENDS……….from 2nd Grade @ St. Lukes grade school, Erie, PA.,..(1958)…. and onwards thru High School, My Maid of Honor & Thankfully again for all of these many years. Susan was always an anomaly…….she was strong, but sometimes shy…..comical but also could be very serious………whimsical……highly intelligent..(taught me Algebra)…..Artistic…………..Proud Daughter of Our Mayor, Arthur ( & Syble) Gardner, who were 2nd Parents to me.
She Often spoke to me, “Heartfelt”, about her ++ VERY GOOD Neighbors in Naples………
I Deeply Miss You My Dear Friend………see you soon…….
Denise Gamache
December 7, 2024, 5:54 pm
Sending condolences to Susan’s family and friends. I knew Susan through my job at the library. I worked there for over a decade and we talked when she came in to return and take out books. She is remembered as a very kind lady who loved to read. She is missed terribly. I hope memories comfort you at this challenging time.1[
Barbara Azari
January 1, 2025, 1:52 am
I tried to find Susan’s number..as I have done many times..so I could give her a surprise call after decades of no contact. I wanted to open up the conversation with, “Hi Jan 5th, does Jan 20th mean anything to you?” My New Year’s Eve plans got cancelled and my husband isn’t home from golf yet and thought I’m calling Susan. Susan was my best friend.. before she met “Susan K” lol. We lived on the same block growing up. There were and still are four houses on that block plus a church. We were only four years old when we walked to our first day of kindergarten together. I remember, following her to her classroom hoping no one would realize I was in the wrong kindergarten class, but no such luck. We scraped old chewing gum off sidewalks, and believe it or not, you could still detect the flavor. We sold Autumn leaves door to door.. or at least tried. Her father was the Mayor of the City and I was just as proud.. maybe more. From the first grade, we didn’t go the same school, but remained best friends until she moved a few blocks away at age 12 or 13. We both had new best friends, but she was my FIRST. I have so many wonderful childhood memories because of Susan. My sincere condolences to Sybil and Susan K. Barbara HARDY Azari
Syble Gardner
January 1, 2025, 4:24 pm
2024 Was a tough year for me had to say goodbye to my only remaining sibling along with an unexpected hospitalization of my own which forced a decision of no more travel for me, back in February. I will be forever grateful that I was able to travel to Florida to be with my sister and help her celebrate her 73rd birthday on January 5th 2024. She had 3 nephews and 3 great nieces: Ramy Ghassemi, his wife Karla and their two girls Elena and Diana, Kevin Ghassemi and his wife Calli and their daughter Piper all of Houston, TX and Scott Lansberry with his wife Becky in Erie, Pa. She would print out pictures of her great nieces from Facebook posts, I saw them on her fridge, while there, along with pictures of her beloved spirit animal, penguins. We are in the planning stages of a memorial service where Scott can make it to Houston and we all remember her, together. Her cremated remains are in a beautiful urn, which was provided by Brian (stepson) and Lina McGurk, resting next to my fireplace and she is also survived by Jim McGurk (stepson). While visiting her in January I cooked my Chili for her and introduced her to frito pie which is grated cheese and fritos mixed in with the chili, she enjoyed it plus even had leftovers to freeze so she could have later. I will make that same chili, when we all congregate since that was our last meal together, as I left the following day. She had a successful career in banking after graduating with a degree in Finance from Gannon, with a small window of dabbling in the real estate market (taking after our Dad) while still in Erie. She then made a move to Naples, FL where she lived until her untimely passing. She met her husband Jim McGurk, in Naples, she referred to him as the love of her life, who passed in 2005 and she continued the joy of being a part of her extended McGurk family after his passing. Susan, onward and upward hoping you are reunited with Dad (1998). Mom (2010), our sister Judy (2019), brother Mark (1983) and my daughter, your niece, Roxann (2010) plus your beloved Jim. You shall be missed and may you rest in eternal peace.
Love you, your sister, and last remaining Gardner, Syble.
Deborah Thomas
January 6, 2025, 4:06 am
Happy birthday in heaven, Susan! We’ve been friends for 60 years and you leave all of us with many fond memories. Rest now in peace and know that you are missed ❤️ Love, Debbi
Kevin Ghassemi
February 22, 2025, 10:39 pm
When I think if Susan – I think of the time that we spent a few days together with my mom (Susans sister) in Treasure Island, FL. I think we created a long-lasting bond that week. It was great spending time with you and your dog Maggie. We shared a Thanksgiving meal together and had a great time reconnecting. I’ve always enjoyed the time that we did have together, I just wish we had one more time where I could tell you how appreciative I am of you and Mom’s relationship. We miss you Aunt Susan and love you. RIP.
Ramy
February 22, 2025, 10:44 pm
My most fond memory of our time together was 100% spent on the Lanai in Naples, Florida. We would talk about numerous topics and our discussions would range widely. At the end of our talks you would play a song for me on the piano of my choice. This was the time before the internet so the knowledge of the proper keys you had to play were by memory. Was always impressed by that. We miss you and love you and may your memory last forever.
Cindy Joy Goggins
October 14, 2024, 7:39 pm
My heart breaks for my (neighbor) Susan’s family.
Please let me know when you are having a memorial funeral.
Cindy Goggins
Susan Kirschner Aldrete
November 10, 2024, 7:51 pm
In tribute to My Very Dear Best Friend…………….
Susan and I were BEST FRIENDS……….from 2nd Grade @ St. Lukes grade school, Erie, PA.,..(1958)…. and onwards thru High School, My Maid of Honor
& Thankfully again for all of these many years.
Susan was always an anomaly…….she was strong, but sometimes shy…..comical but also could be very serious………whimsical……highly intelligent..(taught me Algebra)…..Artistic…………..Proud Daughter of Our Mayor, Arthur ( & Syble) Gardner, who were 2nd Parents to me.
She Often spoke to me, “Heartfelt”, about her ++ VERY GOOD Neighbors in Naples………
I Deeply Miss You My Dear Friend………see you soon…….
Denise Gamache
December 7, 2024, 5:54 pm
Sending condolences to Susan’s family and friends. I knew Susan through my job at the library. I worked there for over a decade and we talked when she came in to return and take out books. She is remembered as a very kind lady who loved to read. She is missed terribly. I hope memories comfort you at this challenging time.1[
Barbara Azari
January 1, 2025, 1:52 am
I tried to find Susan’s number..as I have done many times..so I could give her a surprise call after decades of no contact. I wanted to open up the conversation with, “Hi Jan 5th, does Jan 20th mean anything to you?” My New Year’s Eve plans got cancelled and my husband isn’t home from golf yet and thought I’m calling Susan.
Susan was my best friend.. before she met “Susan K” lol. We lived on the same block growing up. There were and still are four houses on that block plus a church. We were only four years old when we walked to our first day of kindergarten together. I remember, following her to her classroom hoping no one would realize I was in the wrong kindergarten class, but no such luck. We scraped old chewing gum off sidewalks, and believe it or not, you could still detect the flavor. We sold Autumn leaves door to door.. or at least tried. Her father was the Mayor of the City and I was just as proud.. maybe more. From the first grade, we didn’t go the same school, but remained best friends until she moved a few blocks away at age 12 or 13. We both had new best friends, but she was my FIRST.
I have so many wonderful childhood memories because of Susan. My sincere condolences to Sybil and Susan K.
Barbara HARDY Azari
Syble Gardner
January 1, 2025, 4:24 pm
2024 Was a tough year for me had to say goodbye to my only remaining sibling along with an unexpected hospitalization of my own which forced a decision of no more travel for me, back in February. I will be forever grateful that I was able to travel to Florida to be with my sister and help her celebrate her 73rd birthday on January 5th 2024. She had 3 nephews and 3 great nieces: Ramy Ghassemi, his wife Karla and their two girls Elena and Diana, Kevin Ghassemi and his wife Calli and their daughter Piper all of Houston, TX and Scott Lansberry with his wife Becky in Erie, Pa. She would print out pictures of her great nieces from Facebook posts, I saw them on her fridge, while there, along with pictures of her beloved spirit animal, penguins. We are in the planning stages of a memorial service where Scott can make it to Houston and we all remember her, together. Her cremated remains are in a beautiful urn, which was provided by Brian (stepson) and Lina McGurk, resting next to my fireplace and she is also survived by Jim McGurk (stepson). While visiting her in January I cooked my Chili for her and introduced her to frito pie which is grated cheese and fritos mixed in with the chili, she enjoyed it plus even had leftovers to freeze so she could have later. I will make that same chili, when we all congregate since that was our last meal together, as I left the following day. She had a successful career in banking after graduating with a degree in Finance from Gannon, with a small window of dabbling in the real estate market (taking after our Dad) while still in Erie. She then made a move to Naples, FL where she lived until her untimely passing. She met her husband Jim McGurk, in Naples, she referred to him as the love of her life, who passed in 2005 and she continued the joy of being a part of her extended McGurk family after his passing. Susan, onward and upward hoping you are reunited with Dad (1998). Mom (2010), our sister Judy (2019), brother Mark (1983) and my daughter, your niece, Roxann (2010) plus your beloved Jim. You shall be missed and may you rest in eternal peace.
Love you, your sister, and last remaining Gardner, Syble.
Deborah Thomas
January 6, 2025, 4:06 am
Happy birthday in heaven, Susan! We’ve been friends for 60 years and you leave all of us with many fond memories. Rest now in peace and know that you are missed ❤️
Love,
Debbi
Kevin Ghassemi
February 22, 2025, 10:39 pm
When I think if Susan – I think of the time that we spent a few days together with my mom (Susans sister) in Treasure Island, FL. I think we created a long-lasting bond that week. It was great spending time with you and your dog Maggie. We shared a Thanksgiving meal together and had a great time reconnecting. I’ve always enjoyed the time that we did have together, I just wish we had one more time where I could tell you how appreciative I am of you and Mom’s relationship. We miss you Aunt Susan and love you. RIP.
Ramy
February 22, 2025, 10:44 pm
My most fond memory of our time together was 100% spent on the Lanai in Naples, Florida. We would talk about numerous topics and our discussions would range widely. At the end of our talks you would play a song for me on the piano of my choice. This was the time before the internet so the knowledge of the proper keys you had to play were by memory. Was always impressed by that. We miss you and love you and may your memory last forever.
Your Nephew,
Ramy