1934-2026
Ada Catherine “Susie” Tiesi , Age 92 of Houtzdale, PA died Friday, July 31, 2026 at Graystone Manor of Altoona.
Born on February 26, 1934 in Rosebud, Coalport, RD, she was the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Mazenko) Cusick.
On February 14, 1953, she married Francis M. “Mad” Tiesi. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1994.
Susie retired from Glendale Junior-Senior High School as Food Service Supervisor.
She was a parishioner of St. Basil the Great Roman Catholic Church where she was a member of the St. Basil Rosary Society. She was also a member and Past Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Victoria’s Court # 646, Houtzdale. Susie belonged to the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Susie touched many lives with her strong faith, endurance, and determination.
Susie is survived by six children; Pamela Moyer and her husband Bill of Houtzdale, PA, Samuel Tiesi and his wife Leslie of Houtzdale, PA, Frank Tiesi and his wife Renee of Cherry Tree, PA, Anthony Tiesi and his wife Carla of Fallentimber, PA, Lisa Kitko and her husband Bobby of Houtzdale, PA, and Beth Ann Yeckley and her fiancée Dave Roles of Ebensburg, PA, eight grandchildren; Mark, Sarah, Corinne, Chad, Tyler, Austin, Paige, and Michael, as well as six great grandchildren, two sister-in-law; Marilyn and Patty Cusick, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by her infant son; Michael, 3 sisters; Lorraine, Ellen “Mick”, and, Monna, and four brothers; Jim “Bud”, Edward , Partick, and Larry.
Susie’s family would like to thank the staff of Graystone Personal Care Home for their care and compassion to Susie and her family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the Lloyd -Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, PA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebration on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. from St. Basil the Great Roman Catholic Church, Coalport with Fr. Justin Pino as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Basil Cemetery, Coalport, RD.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, PA 15963.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. in DuBois is in charge of arrangements .
