Susan D. Holst, of Olypant, 79 years young, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. She is survived by her devoted husband and best friend Jim Holst. Married July 6, 1990, they shared 36 wonderful years together building a life centered around love. Born December 21, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth R. and Claire H. Goddard Davis. She was a graduate of St. Ann’s High School and also attended Marywood University. Susan and her husband moved to Virginia in 1990 and lived there for 16 years. In 2006, they moved to East Fallowfield, PA and lived there for 8 years. In 2014, they moved back to the Scranton area, her hometown. Susan is survived by her 4 children, Wayne Thomas (Kellie), Amy Thomas (Chris, companion), Kathy McGrail (Joe) and Michael Thomas, 3 grandchildren, Meaghan Sanders (Brian), Daniel Capwell (Jessica) and Sean Ritter (Maddy), 1 great grandson, Brooks Capwell, 3 brothers, Kenneth, Richard and David. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas J. Hughes Funeral Home, 1240 St. Ann’s Street, Scranton, PA.

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