Suzanne "Suzy" Renee Sylvester, age 52, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Suzy was born on December 25, 1972, in Medina, Ohio to the late Lee Thomas and Lynne Ruth (Abrams) Sylvester.  Suzy was known for three passions in her life: Family, Love of Travel, and Friends. She adored being surrounded by her beloved family and took any opportunity to host every holiday, special event or family gathering she could.  A loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Suzy is survived by her husband of 17 years, R.Bruce McAuliffe; her children, Colin T. McAuliffe, Marly L. McAuliffe, and Rowan B. McAuliffe; her siblings, Kurt (Sandy) Elrad and Allison Elrad; along with a lifetime of dear friends and colleagues.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee Thomas and Lynne Ruth (Abrams) Sylvester.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Waite Funeral Home, 765 N Court Street, Medina, OH 44256. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  The family will hold a private interment at Granger-Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Suzy's memory may be made to either: Gigi's Playhouse, (a Down's syndrome achievement center) 15316 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 or https://gigisplayhouse.org/ways-to-give Or to Village Project, (which supplies nourishing meals and extended support for families fighting cancer) 27378 W Oviatt Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140 or https://ourvillageproject.com/ways-to-give.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.