Susan M. Howard FondaSusan M. Howard, 52, of Fonda, NY passed away peacefully on January 22, 2012, at the Albany Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born June 24, 1959 in Johnstown, NY. The daughter of the late Melvin Lawton and Fern Knapp. Susan was a lifetime resident of the area and graduated from Johnstown High School. She was a loving and devoted stayathome mom. She most recently was employed by Lexington as a transportation clerk. Susan adored her children and also cared for and babysat many neighborhood children over the years. Above anything she loved her kids. She enjoyed going to craft fairs, dancing, music and football. She belonged to the Johnstown Moose Lodge #1185. She also liked to read magazines and Stephen King novels. Her loving family includes her daughters, Jamie (Mike) Murphy of Albany and Jillian Howard of Glen; son, Matthew Howard (Chivon Jacobs) of Amsterdam; companion, Tom Sgambato of Gloversville; brother, Randy Lawton; nieces, Connie Eschler, Erica Clark and Tracey Stahl; nephew, John Eschler; and former husband, Jim Howard. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. In addition to her parents, Melvin Lawton and Fern Knapp, Susan was predeceased by her daughter, Katie Howard; brothers, Tom and Robert Stahl; and sister, Sandy Eschler. Funeral services for Susan will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Fonda Reformed Church, Broadway in Fonda NY. The Rev. Josh Baron will preside. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday evening, January 24, 2012 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville, NY 12072. Memorial contributions may be made in Susan's memory to the Albany Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.brbs funeral.com.