Mrs. Susan M. Gubernatis

March 4, 1946 - December 20, 2020

Susan Marie Gubernatis, age 74, formerly of Sykesville, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at The Gardens at Gettysburg. Born March 4, 1946, in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Victor J. Furst, Jr. and Rita Marie Corbett Furst. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. Gubernatis. Susan graduated high school from Seton Keogh in 1964. She then attended the Peabody Institute of Music where she graduated in 1968. Her love of music continued through out her life which included teaching piano lessons to many over the years, playing as the church organist in several churches in the Sykesville-Eldersburg community and playing at the assisted living most every day. Her gift of being able to play music provided daily therapy not only to herself but to others around her. Susan also had a great love of animals, especially cats. She volunteered her time socializing cats to prepare them for adoption. She was known by many for her caring and nurturing nature and advocating for people who just needed a little guidance and support. Susan also enjoyed playing Bingo. She is survived by son Thomas F. Gubernatis, Jr. and his companion Amy Haines of New Windsor; daughters and sons-in-law: Elaine and Joseph Kempler, Jr. of Gettysburg and Marie and Robert Rogers, Jr. of Westminster; brother Victor J. Furst, III of Eldersburg and grandchildren: Brandon McGowan, Thomas F. Gubernatis, III, Amanda Gubernatis, Cailyn and Ava Rogers and Ayla and Marle Kempler. She was predeceased by brother Michael Furst and granddaughter Katie Gubernatis. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 11am at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Humane Society of Carroll County at www.hscarroll.org Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com