Susan J. Huxley, 55 of Easton, PA died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at home. Born April 18, 1961 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada she was a daughter of Glen Huxley of British Columbia, Canada and Dorothy (Gill) Smith of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.
She was the Creative Director and Owner of Huxley Communications/Sew’n Tell Studio . Prior to that she had been employed by Rodale, Inc. She was also an editor and writer for Bale Communications, one of Canada’s National Daily Newspapers and managing editor for Crafts Plus Magazine.
Susan was a member of the Crochet Guild of America; the Lehigh Valley Couturiere Society; the Arts Community of Easton (ACE) and was responsible for organizing the “Chase the Chill” project where scarves are handcrafted and hung from trees around neighborhoods for people in need of warmth to take.
She is survived by her parents; her husband of 15 years: Robert Gerheart and her sister: Jane Hlewka of Edmunton, Alberta, Canada.
A calling period will be held from 3 to 5:30 PM Thursday (June 16) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Animal Health and Wellness, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Margaret Hubert
June 15, 2016 at 10:34 am
Dear Susan you will be sorely missed by all who knew you, may you rest in peace. Margaret
Joanne D’Agostino
June 15, 2016 at 3:13 pm
Dear Bob,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Susan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne D’Agostino
Mitch Melendez
June 16, 2016 at 9:31 am
Dear Bob,
Please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife, Susan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Mitch Melendez
Jim and Carole Heffley & Hicks
June 16, 2016 at 12:23 pm
We remember Susan as an extremely talented lady whose passion for the fiber arts inspired countless others. Carole & Jim (The Irregular, ex officio)
William Slopik
June 16, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Susan was a good friend and colleague. She worked with us at Allentown Sewing Machine and taught several classes for us. All of her teaching was fun filled and enthusiastic c and she loved bringing new sewers into her world. She will be missed as a friend to all and by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Bob, always remember the fun from the past and wipe the bad memories from your thoughts. Susan will never be forgotten. Bill Slopik
Carol Smith
June 17, 2016 at 8:15 am
Bob, So sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. I know our paths have crossed infrequently in the past few years, but I do remember Susan’s passion for the creative process. I also remember what a team you were in publishing her textile books. You and your family are in my thoughts at this sorrowful time.
Carol Smith
Springtown PA
Sal Panto, Jr.
June 17, 2016 at 8:57 am
Bob:
I am so sorry for your loss and unfortunately could not attend the service to tell you personally. But I am sure I will see you soon. Susan was an integral part of our community. Through it all she always had a smile and a positive outlook for others. She will be missed. Our prayers and condolences to you.
Mark Lipinski
June 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm
What a shock to hear from a mutual friend that Susan had passed. We had only met once, at a fiber event at Lafayette College, and I was so taken with her warmth and generosity of spirit. I’m sorry I didn’t have the opportunity to know her better. That said, anytime the world loses a creative spirit, we all suffer the loss. Rest in peace, Susan.
Williams Family
June 22, 2016 at 3:12 pm
Condolences to the Huxley family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.
Marjan from the Netherlands
June 25, 2016 at 9:26 am
My deepest sympathy for the family. The world lost a very gentle and talented person.