Susan E. Sauer, 61, of Nanticoke passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Residential Hospice Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born April 21, 1958 in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Hargraves Pierson of Hanover Township and the late Harry C. Pierson. She was a graduate of G.A.R. High School, Wilkes-Barre, class of 1976.

Susan was employed for many years with both Sallie Mae, Hanover Township and previously the former Pomeroy's Department Store at Wyoming Valley Mall. She was a life-long member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hanover Township.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Wheeler-Oakley on August 16, 2017.

Surviving in addition to her mother, Elizabeth, is her husband of thirteen years, David L. Sauer; a daughter, Jennifer Bonk and husband, Richard of Nanticoke; step-daughter, Maryann Sauer and step-son Jason Sauer, both of Nanticoke; grandchildren, Emily, Alana, Christian, Kaylee, Courtney, Zach and Dylan; brothers Harry D. Pierson and wife, Jane of New Hampshire and Paul Pierson of Wilkes-Barre as well as nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 S. Main Street, Hanover Township with the Rev. Joshua DeYoung, her pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Glen Lyon.

Viewing and visitation hours will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad Street, Nanticoke and Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.