Sue Ann Plaza, age 85, of Waterford, passed away quietly in her home on September 17th, 2023 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Uniontown, PA on January 10th, 1938 to Fuller Hogsett and Helen Coffin. After graduation from Waterford High School, she attended Church Home Hospital Nursing School in Baltimore, MD and became a registered nurse. Sue was dedicated to her work as a nurse and cared for people in many settings, including the newborn nursery, Ask-A-Nurse, and the Poison Control Center at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Sue was known for her love of children, animals, antiques, and gardening. She took pride in raising many fine Quarter Horses on her farm.
She is survived by her four children – John Plaza and his wife Ann, Mike Plaza, Maria Smith and her husband Steve, Kathy Johnson and her husband Chuck; her brothers Tom and George Coffin; sister Joan Rhea; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Sue was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Plaza.
Friends may call on the family at Van Matre Funeral Home in Waterford on Friday, September 22nd from 6-8 pm.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Because You Care, Inc. Animal Rescue and Pet Adoption Center in McKean, PA.
Friends and family are invited to gather at the family home on Saturday, September 23rd at 1pm.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the caregivers who, through their loving care, enabled Sue to remain in her home.
Sue and I worked nights together at Ask-A-Nurse. She was such a kind and gentle lady. We shared many thoughts and tips about gardening and she taught me a lot about hard work, keeping busy and productive and on always putting your best foot forward. We shared many laughs and funny true stories. I always felt my time with Sue was special. I would go home sleep all day and take a nap 💤 before work, Sue would just get a nap 💤 in. I could never believe how hard of a worker she was, on such a little bit of sleep.She was amazing. She loved her horses.
Liz Norman
I started first grade with Sue Ann Coffin in the town of Waterford, Pa. After our first grade the Coffin family moved to the country west of Waterford. However, we met up again in Junior High School and continued to be friends all through High School! I always admired her as a classmate and both of us attended several High School reunions after we graduated. As the sun sets on a life well lived, we will always remember the light it left behind. RIP Lovely Sue Ann..
Susie was my very special cousin who stayed with us when she was in nursing school and I was 14 and giving her dating advice. A very special person that I unfortunately lost contact with as I married and had kids etc. my great regret.