PORT ALLEGANY — Susan Babcock Healy, 60, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with leukemia.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Luke; son, Bryce (Britani) Healy; daughter, Caryne (Cody) Williams; her parents, Ed and Diane Babcock; brother, Ed (Missy) Babcock Jr.; sister, Cheryl (Mike) Russell; grandchildren, Jackson and Harper Healy and Madden Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

Born July 25, 1964, in Port Allegany, Susan was a beacon of love, joy and unwavering faith throughout her life. She graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1982 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Penn State University’s Schreyer Honors College in 1986. She later earned her Master of Education degree from Drexel University, a testament to her lifelong passion for learning and teaching.

Susan began her professional career as a certified public accountant, working with excellence and integrity for more than a decade at Deloitte and Adelphia Communications. She later followed her heart into education, teaching math for nine years at Port Allegany High School and another nine years as a math instructor at South Hills School of Business and Technology in State College.

Whether balancing books or teaching equations, Susan’s impact was far greater than numbers. She was remembered by students, colleagues and community members for her warmth, patience and genuine care for others.

Susan’s deep faith was formed and shepherded at Evangelical Covenant Church of Port Allegany, where she was baptized and would later teach Sunday school to her own children and many others. She was an avid reader of the Word, devotionals, Christian fiction and nonfiction books, and she journaled frequently.

More than her career, Susan’s deepest devotion was to her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother and “Cece” to her grandchildren. Susan radiated joy and kindness. She was vibrant, outgoing and selfless. Her life was one of service, laughter, hugs, hard work and fierce love. She turned toward and walked through life’s storms — especially her final years — with unmatched faith, courage and grace. Her legacy lives on in every life she touched, every student she taught and every family member she loved so well.

A celebration of Susan’s life is being planned for October 2025 in Port Allegany with the location, date and time to be determined. To become familiar with Susan’s cancer journey and stay informed regarding the celebration of life details, please find her CaringBridge story on caringbridge.org.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Susan’s memory be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society using the following website https://diy.lls.org/susanhealy.

Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc.