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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- Susan Lou Chmielewski, age 80, of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1945, in Warren, the daughter of the late Lloyd Brooks Stevens and Mary Elizabeth Chinnock Stevens.
Susan graduated from Farmington High School and went on to obtain her Associate's degree from Kent State University. Following Kent State, she enrolled and graduated from Trumbull Memorial Hospital's Nursing Program, becoming a registered nurse. She traveled the country being a nurse, having worked for many different hospital systems and nursing facilities.
She married her first husband, James Shaffer, on May 2, 1965. Together they shared 26 years of marriage until his passing on April 18, 1992. Susan married her second husband, Bernard J. Chmieleski, on April 6, 1999, and together they shared five years of marriage until his passing on Aug. 13, 2004.
She is survived by her children: Kimberly Boninsegna of Liberty Township, with whom she made her home, James (Anne) Shaffer of LaPort, Indiana, Dannielle (Edward) Orr of Austintown; one brother, Charles (Laurel) Stevens of Kingston, Arizona; 10 grandchildren: Aaron, Sarah, Amanda, Victoria, Ashlyn, Jakub, Spenser, Ashley, Grace, Rebecca; and six great-grandchildren: Josie, Christian, Callum, Lexi, Callahan, and Sienna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, James and Bernard, and a daughter, Julie Chmielewski.
The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their love and compassion they gave to Susan during her difficult time.
According to Susan's wishes, no calling hours or services will be held.
Cremation will take place.
The family has requested that all donations be made to Heartland Hospice, 1240 Boardman- Canfield Road #4C, Boardman, OH 44512, or All About the Pawz, 87 South Four Mile Run Road, Austintown, OH 44515, in her name.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444; 330-872-5440.
Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com
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