Martha Suski Obituary Martha F. Suski Chesapeake, VAMartha Forbus Suski, 85, passed away at her home on July 27, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Wiley and Elizabeth Forbus. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years Captain Henry Suski, United States Coast Guard. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Caroline Suski of Chesapeake VA, Laura Suski of Durham, NC; son, Frank Suski of Houston, TX; sister, Elizabeth Adams (Dr. Harvey) of Asheboro, NC; brother-in-law, Eugene Suski of West Henrietta, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews. Martha was a graduate of Duke University; a world traveler, having been to all seven continents. She was working in the Territory of Hawaii, 1954 -1957, for the American Red Cross when she met the love of her life, Henry. Later in life she would volunteer with the American Red Cross at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. The family will receive friends at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435, from 1:00-2:30pm on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She will be laid to rest with her loving husband at a graveside service in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. The Herald Sun -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Martha+Suski&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldsun/name/martha-suski-obituary?id10777857 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Martha Forbus Suski, 85, passed away at her home in Chesapeake, VA, on 27 July 2018. She was a Duke University graduate, a world traveler, and a dedicated volunteer with the American Red Cross. Martha is survived by her children, sister, brother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends at Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk, VA, on 5 August 2018. Martha was laid to rest alongside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. ### The Edited Obituary **Martha F. Suski** Chesapeake, VA Martha Forbus Suski, 85, passed away at her home on 27 July 2018. She was the daughter of the late Wiley and Elizabeth Forbus. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Captain Henry Suski, United States Coast Guard. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Caroline Suski of Chesapeake, VA, Laura Suski of Durham, NC; son, Frank Suski of Houston, TX; sister, Elizabeth Adams (Dr. Harvey) of Asheboro, NC; brother-in-law, Eugene Suski of West Henrietta, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews. Martha was a graduate of Duke University; a world traveler, having been to all seven continents. She was working in the Territory of Hawaii, 1954–1957, for the American Red Cross when she met the love of her life, Henry. Later in life, she would volunteer with the American Red Cross at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. The family will receive friends at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435, from 1:00–2:30 PM on Sunday, 5 August 2018. She will be laid to rest with her loving husband at a graveside service in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. The Herald Sun ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Martha Forbus Suski | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | 1933 (estimated); Chesapeake, VA | | Death | 27 July 2018; Chesapeake, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------| | Martha Forbus Suski | Decedent | Chesapeake, VA | | Captain Henry Suski | Spouse (predeceased) | -- | | Wiley Forbus | Parent (predeceased) | -- | | Elizabeth Forbus | Parent (predeceased) | -- | | Caroline Suski | Child | Chesapeake, VA | | Laura Suski | Child | Durham, NC | | Frank Suski | Child | Houston, TX | | Elizabeth Adams | Sister | Asheboro, NC | | Eugene Suski | Brother-in-law | West Henrietta, NY | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Martha Forbus Suski was 85 years old at the time of her passing. 2. She was a graduate of Duke University. 3. Martha was a world traveler, having visited all seven continents. 4. She worked for the American Red Cross in Hawaii from 1954 to 1957. 5. Martha volunteered with the American Red Cross at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth later in life.