Saundra Sue "Suzie" Bunnell "Bunzie" Leffel Obituary (1947 - 2025)

Born Jan 12, 1947, Saundra Sue "Suzie" Bunnell "Bunzie" Leffel attended Springfield North High School in Springfield, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Saundra Sue "suzie" Bunnell "bunzie" Leffel.

Graduation Year	Class of 1965
Date of Birth	Jan 12, 1947
Date of Passing	Jan 28, 2025
About	Saundra Sue “Suzie” (Bunnell) Leffel, age 78, passed away at her home in Granville, OH on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born January 12, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Betty and Richard L. Bunnell. Suzie graduated from Springfield North High School. Being able to type 120wpm on an old Underwood typewriter, she easily acquired a secretarial position at Wright Patterson Airforce Base, and then transcribing medical dictation at Springfield Community Hospital Medical Records, ending her career as long-time Secretary for Madison Elementary School in Licking Valley (finally, on electric typewriters!). She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Joseph "Joe" Leffel; two daughters, Michelle (John) Cook and Bethanne Leffel-Ployhar; treasured grandchildren, Alex Rakich, Lindsey Rakich, Brynna Rakich, Abby Cook, Jack (Paige) Cook, Grace Cook and Julian Ployhar, Tristan Ployhar and Farryn Ployhar; siblings, Dave (RuthAnn) Bunnell and Emmalee Amundson; adored nieces and nephews, Derek, Douglas and Andrea Bunnell, Zachary and Rachael Amundson; many other cousins throughout OH, NJ and ID; along with best friend, Kathy Carter Bundy, and her kids, Kelly (Rodney) Hart and Jason (Katie) Bundy. Julian, Tristan and Farryn were instrumental in their grandmother's Alzheimer's care. A special thank you to everyone for their support, including Care360 Hospice and especially, Dottie and Gary Tossi. Suzie loved her husband, her home, Jesus, babies, her family, her church, her community and the people within. She made everything special, particularly at Christmas. Her house was "The Christmas House." Cooking, baking, decorating and a clean-freak - she made everything sparkle (and nothing was missed). She was a force. Cute, contrary, and loving; thoughts of her, always brings a smile to one's face.
Events	A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at The Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, 59 N. Fifth Street, Newark at 3 p.m. Viewing hours prior to the service are between 1-3 p.m. Reception immediately following service, at Alive Vineyard Church, 7602 Stewart Rd NE, Newark, Ohio. She will eventually be interred with her parents at Rosehill Burial Park in Springfield, Ohio. Memorials in her name may be directed to Alive Vineyard Church in Newark (address above) and/or, Care360 Hospice, 3455 Mill Run Dr, Ste 100, Hilliard, OH 43026. www.hendersonvanatta.com