On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, Ann Suderley Cross, 79, of Cazenovia, died at her home after a short battle with colon cancer. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and easy laughter. She was a great friend, avid gardener, a painter, active in her community and gifted therapist.
Ann was born in Albany on April 2, 1941, and grew up in Coeymans, N.Y. She graduated from the Albany Academy for Girls, attended Cornell University and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Syracuse University. She was a social worker in private practice for 33 years, retiring in 2009.
She was a life-long bridge player and volunteered for many local organizations, including the exhibit space at the Cazenovia Library.
She was predeceased by her parents, Harriet Suderley and C.F. Suderley II.
Ann is survived by her husband of 28 years, Jack Rooney; three daughters, Kim Cross of Nyack, N.Y., Margo Johnston of Galway, N.Y., and Elizabeth Losee (Gridley Losee) of Boxford, MA; six grandchildren, Conor and Kate O’Shea, Osie and Emily Johnston, and Charlotte and Caroline Losee; sister, Helen Suderley Harris; brother, John Harris Suderley and niece and nephews, Heather Moss, Tim Harris and John Harris.
There will be a private family ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, that will be livestreamed at facebook.com/ScheppFamilyFuneralHomes.
Contributions may be made in Ann’s memory to Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960, Hospice of Central New York 990 7th North St, Liverpool, NY 13088 or Caz Cares, 101 Nelson Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035.
For guest book, please visit scheppfamily.com.
