Suzanne Failing,(nee-Dennis) 73, of Elyria passed away Tuesday at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. following a sudden illness. She was born November 27, 1938 in Cleveland and was a Elyria resident for 42 years. Sue worked as a private tutor for 15 years, retiring in 2011. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross and enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Norm; daughter, Jill Failing of Maple Heights; sons, Michael Dennis (LeeAnne) Failing of Lorain and Andrew James Failing of Indianapolis, IN.; grandchildren, Ashley, Maria, Sydney and Paige; great-grandson, Jack; brothers, Frank (Charlene) Dennis of Brookpark and Harry (Dee) Dennis of North Ridgeville; several nieces and nephews, and Aunt Nana. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Failing in 2004, and her parents, Frank and Sue Dennis. The family will receive friends Monday 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626. A Memorial Service will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church 5100 Ashland Ave. Lorain. The Rev. Gary Georgi will Officiate. Private burial will be at Lakewood Park Cemetery, Lakewood. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Hope Lutheran Church 4792 Oster Rd. Sheffield, OH. 44054. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com.. Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday January 24, 2012 Zion Lutheran Church 5100 Ashland Ave. Lorain, OH. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM Monday January 23, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.