SUSAN FELLO, 69

Susan (Susie) Fello of Indiana, 69, passed away October 2 2020, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh after an extended Illness. Susie was a well-known and a beloved 6th grade teacher in the Indiana School District and a Professor of Middle Level Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Susie’s greatest purpose was in helping to shape minds and inspire students to love both learning and teaching. Her enthusiasm for life was unprecedented, and her smile was always big and sincere. She made everyone feel seen and understood, and always made herself available to listen. As a mother and a beloved “Nana” to her grandchildren, she was sweet, funny, and generous beyond measure. She will be remembered by many as pure sunshine.

Susie is survived by her father Earl Cravener, her partner of six years Karl Nagle, daughters Jennica Mills, Shannon Fello, Renee Ghelarducci (Bruce), sons Richard Fello (Heather), Joseph Fello (Sherri), brothers Gary Kohr-Cravener (Stephen), Joe Cravener (Barbara), sister Ruthie Moyer (Jim), as well as grandchildren, Bailey, Kenzie, Gavin and Addison, nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law Rob Fello (Marian).

Susie was preceded in death by her late husband Richard (Rich) Fello, her Mother B. Nadine Cravener and infant son Justin Roy Mills.

Susie’s family requests that contributions be made in her name to one of her favorite charities, the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or to the research foundation for myelofibrosis. (mpnresearchfoundation.org) MPN Research Foundation, 180 N Michigan Ave. Suite 1870 Chicago, IL 60601.

A celebration of Susie’s life will be announced at a future date.