Susan Elaine (nee Nanna) Lescznske, 63, of Laramie passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She entered eternal rest with her Lord after a courageous eight year battle with ovarian cancer. Born on December 5, 1954 in Johnstown, Pa., the daughter of the late Bernard P. and Helene (Petrunak) Nanna. She graduated from Greater Johnstown High School, Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech practical nursing class and Conemaugh Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse at Lee and Mercy Hospitals in Johnstown, Pa. until she met the love of her life, Gregory Lescznske, and they were married on July 23, 1983 in Johnstown. They moved to Laramie where Susan was employed at Ivinson Memorial Hospital and then she was employed at the Bethesda Care Center, now the Laramie Care Center; as the Director of Nursing and was responsible for their recertification with the state of Wyoming. She taught and tested nurse’s aide classes at Laramie County Community College since she was a state of Wyoming RN evaluator; and worked part-time at the University of Wyoming’s Student Health Department. During her nursing career she received a Miss Hope of the American Cancer Society Award, Who’s Who Among Human Services Professionals and in 1990 Susan was listed with Who’s Who in American Nursing.
Susan volunteered at several places in Laramie. She had an artistic ability and enjoyed painting, crocheting, knitting, tatting, baking as well as reading and going to yard sales.
Susan’s love for her husband, Gregory, was reciprocated by his supportive and helpful loving care throughout her illness. Susan’s firm belief in God also strengthen her during her struggle and gave her peace. Susan is survived by her beloved husband Gregory, a sister Joyce (Ronald) Paronish of Hastings, Pa., two brothers Robert, and Bernard J. (Sherry) Nanna of Johnstown, Pa. and several loving nieces and nephews. She touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed by all.
Viewing will be held at Montgomery-Stryker in Laramie on Monday, April 2, 2018. from 4-6 PM, with a brief service by Father Dave Erickson. Susan’s interment will take place at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church, 617 South 4th Street, Laramie, Wyoming 82070.
26 Comments To "Susan Elaine (nee Nanna) Lescznske"
#1 Comment By Anonymous On March 29, 2018 @ 6:32 pm
remembering my nursing classmate,
with sincere sympathy,
Denise Livingston Kissell (CVMH of 1982)
#2 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:47 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#3 Comment By Anonymous On March 30, 2018 @ 5:54 am
Greg, we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Susan. Although we really didn’t know you well, we always appreciated you as good neighbors. Blessings to you in your sorrow, and prayers for Susan. God Bless You,
Buz and Susie Wick
#4 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:47 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#5 Comment By Kelly Namie On March 30, 2018 @ 6:29 am
Greg, I’m so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly Namie
#6 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:46 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#7 Comment By Carol Smith On March 30, 2018 @ 9:20 am
It was a pleasure working with Susan. She was cheerful, kind, and conscientious. I enjoyed running into her on the garage sale circuit.
#8 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:45 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. She really loved going to garage sales to see what bargains she could find and was very successful. It will never be the same without her. Gregory
#9 Comment By Charlotte Barela On March 30, 2018 @ 11:43 am
Dearest Greg and family of Susan,
With our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy sympathy. God bless you. She was such a blessing to us.
Love and prayers, J. Archie and Charlotte Barela
#10 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:43 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#11 Comment By Anonymous On March 30, 2018 @ 12:53 pm
Greg, I was terribly saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. She was always such a warm and caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Cliff Aims
#12 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:42 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#13 Comment By Laura Almendares On March 30, 2018 @ 1:41 pm
My Deepest Sympathy. I didn’t know Susan or you very well, but I did see you every Saturday at Mass. I knew she was not well, and always had her in my prayers. She will continue to be remembered and you will be, also.. May she Rest in Peace.
#14 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:42 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#15 Comment By Rick and. Carol Jansen On March 31, 2018 @ 5:44 am
Greg,
Please accept our condolences following Susan’s passing. We are sorry for your loss.
#16 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:41 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#17 Comment By Phyllis Keller On March 31, 2018 @ 9:01 am
Greg, I am sorry for your loss. Susan was such a kind, sweet person and you two made me smile every time we would meet. My sincere condolences to you and Susan’s family, thinking of you with love, wishing you peace.
Phyllis Keller
#18 Comment By Lois Pine On March 31, 2018 @ 11:04 am
Greg & Family,
We are so sorry for you. Susan put up such a brave and strong battle. She will be missed by many, but mostly by you. As hard as this is, I can’t help but think that this is the most beautiful time of our Church year to go be with Our Lord. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You, Lois and Julius Pine
#19 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:40 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#20 Comment By Madeline Dalrymple On April 2, 2018 @ 9:40 am
I worked with her briefly over the years at UW. Those brief interactions were like being presented a big bouquet of violets. Such a pleasure. I am so sorry for your loss.
Madeline Dalrymple
#21 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:39 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became sick. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#22 Comment By Shauna Bury On April 3, 2018 @ 8:55 am
Greg, I am so sorry for your loss of Susan. I hope you find peace.
#23 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:38 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers. There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became ill I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory
#24 Comment By Jeromy H On April 4, 2018 @ 5:11 am
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. It is not an easy thing for any of us to go through. This bible scripture at Revelation 21: 3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Along with this website at http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/lv/r1/lp-e/0/22695 has comforted me and and many others. This web site answers a lot of life’s biggest questions from the Bible including the loss of our loved one and will we see them again? I hope this brings your family some comfort as it has mine.
#25 Comment By Lynn Erickson On April 13, 2018 @ 8:37 am
Greg, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Susan. I enjoyed working with her at the hospital for many years. She was very dedicated to the profession of Nursing. What a strong and vibrant woman she was. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Erickson
#26 Comment By Anonymous On April 17, 2018 @ 11:36 am
Thank you-she was/is everything to me. She was my life. We both spent so much time working for retirement instead of stopping to smell the flowers.There was so much that we wanted to do but never got around to what we should have done before she became sick. I have many regrets and hopefully she forgives me-she deserved much more. Gregory