Susan Carol (Risheill) Baldwin

Susan Carol (Risheill) Baldwin  

A Dedicated Teacher -  

Susan Carol (Risheill) Baldwin, age 81, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 2, 2023.  Susan was born on Thursday, July 10, 1941, in Reading to the late Robert Edward Risheill and Katherine Jane (Neider) Risheill.  In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her beloved sister Jane Guensch.  

Susan’s survivors include her husband of nearly 60 years, Dr. Eugene “Gene” Millard Brautigam-Baldwin; her three children: Wayne Andrew Baldwin of Daytona Beach, FL, Aimee Lou Sims of Harrisburg, Jennifer Ann Swinchock and husband, Scott, of Camp Hill; her two grandsons: Joshua Delbert Sims and wife, Kerry; and Zachary Baldwin Sims and fiancé, Kayla; and her precious great-granddaughter: Rosemary Sky Sims.  

Susan graduated from Reading High School as part of the class of 1959 and from Kutztown University in 1963 with a degree in Elementary Education.  She retired from Cumberland Valley School District in Mechanicsburg, after many years of teaching at Hampden Elementary school.  Susan was a long-time member of St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church in Camp Hill, where she served as Sunday school teacher and on the altar guild.  Susan was a member of PSEA and PSERS – Cumberland County Chapter. She loved to travel.  Susan and Gene traveled all over the world; including the Vatican, Panama Canal, Russia, many Mediterranean countries, and many other exotic destinations.  She also loved going to the beach, and spent many summers enjoying the sun, surf and sand in the Outer Banks.  When she wasn’t traveling or teaching her young students, Susan enjoyed putting puzzles together, cross stitch, and reading romance novels and mysteries.  Susan was known as an excellent cook and prepared many delicious meals for her family and friends. Despite her career and active lifestyle, her family was her true love, and she devoted much of her time to her family.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  

All are welcome to join Susan’s family at her viewing on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. with a service beginning at 12:00 p.m. all at, 4200 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill, PA 17011; with Reverend Roger G. Keller officiating.  Susan’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at her church immediately following the service.  Cremation was private.  

While Susan’s family will not be accepting flowers, they invite those wishing to celebrate Susan’s life with a memorial contribution to make them to St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4200 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or to American Cancer Society, Post Office Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, www.Cancer.org/Involved/Donate.html.  

Susan’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral Home & Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Susan’s full obituary, view her photograph, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.