MONTPELIER: Susanna M. Keller, 58, passed away at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington on June 29, 2011, following a long and courageous battle with cancer, in the presence of her loving family. Susanna was born on July 22, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan to Lawrence and Doris Pellerito of Detroit. She moved to Vermont in 1975 and had lived in Barre and Montpelier with her family since 1989. Susanna received her B.A. from Norwich University in 1992 and her M.S.W. from the University of Vermont in 1997. She was employed for many years as a medical social worker at Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice. Susanna derived great satisfaction, both personally and professionally, from her work as a social worker in the Central Vermont community. Susanna is survived by her husband, Phil Keller, an attorney employed by the state of Vermont, and by three children: William Longo, a graduate student at Brown University; Elizabeth Keller, an undergraduate at Clark University in Worcester; and Christopher Keller, who will be entering Harvard University in the Fall. All three children attended St. Michael's Elementary School in Montpelier and Montpelier High School. Susanna took great pride in their character and educational accomplishments. In addition to her husband and children, Susanna is survived by her father Lawrence Pellerito of Royal Oak, Michigan, and by her sisters Christine Pellerito, of Ferndale, Michigan; Concetta Pellerito of Richmond, Michigan; and Jeanne Pellerito of Troy, Michigan. Susanna was predeceased by her mother, Doris, and by a sister, Cynthia Whitefoot. Susanna was an active member of the Barre-Montpelier community. A lifelong gardener, Susanna had completed her coursework for the UVM Extension School's Master Gardener's Program and was working on her certificate there at the time of her death. She was also a member of the Aldrich Library Book Club and a longtime parishioner at Christ Church Episcopal in Montpelier. Susanna loved Vermont and devoted many hours to exploring its swimming holes and hiking trails. In the summer, she could frequently be spotted swimming at Curtis Pond or hiking the trails at the North Branch Nature Center. In winter, she loved to ski and snowshoe. Wherever she went, Susanna always loved returning to Vermont. Contributions in Susanna's name may be made to the Eleanor Daniels Fund at Fletcher Allen Hospital to help fight gynecological cancers. Funeral service will be held on Thursday July 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Christ Episcopal Church, State Street, Montpelier. Barber & Lanier funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. For those wishing to convey online condolences to the family, please visit www.barber-lanier.com.