Suzanne P. DeRita, a 27-year resident of Tower Lakes, Barrington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born December 13, 1951 to Everett and Mabel Pritchard in Olney, IL. Suzanne graduated from the University of Illinois as well as Texas A&M, and enjoyed a 30-year career in finance at Abbott Laboratories.

In addition to her loving husband, David, Suzanne is survived by her children, Jennifer (Jeff) Heaton, and Toby DeRita; sister, Marianne Witschy; and mother, Mabel Pritchard.

She was preceded in death by her father, Everett Pritchard.

A visitation and service at Davenport Family Funeral Home,  Barrington, IL 60010. Inurnment will be private.

Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald ~ May 31, 2013