Susan Jacobson Zaltzman, 79, passed away from complications due to COVID pneumonia, on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. Susan was born Feb. 23, 1941, in Uniontown, Pa.; although, she lived most of her adult life in Morgantown.
Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Raul Zaltzman; her parents, Jack and Reba Jacobson; and her companion of more than 25 years, James Pallotta. Susan was also preceded in death by her sisters, Barnetta Pastorius, Nancy Eidenger Duncan, and her brother, Bernard Jacobson.
Susan is survived by her children, Mario Zaltzman, of McClean, Va., Lianne and her husband Jason Matthews, of Morgantown, and Aaron Zaltzman, of Las Vegas. She is also survived by her sisters, Marilyn Manilla, of Morgantown, and Marsha Mazer, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; her brother, Robert Jacobson, of Marietta, Ga.; and her niece, Rachel Medlock, of Uniontown, Pa. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth and Erica Zaltzman, of Bridgewater, N.J., Kyle and Kara Crabtree, of Morgantown, and James Zaltzman, of Las Vegas.
Susan always celebrated life and tried to bring happiness to everyone she touched. She had a big heart and donated to many charities. She helped found the Rape and Domestic Violence Center (R.D.V.I.C) in Morgantown through donations to help the many times voiceless victims. Susan was proud of her three children, whom all live, as she called it, “successful independent lives.” As a homemaker, this was her dream.
Susan will be cremated in Las Vegas and a small private memorial will be held in the near future for family and friends in Morgantown, where she will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to R.D.V.I.C., P.O. Box 4228, Morgantown, WV. 26504, in her name.
