August 10, 2011: Susan H. Vojta, born August 15, 1935, died peacefully on August 6, 2011. She is survived by her sons, Christopher and Timothy, grandchildren, George II, Charles, and Grace, and daughters-in-law, Deneen and Amber.

She was married to George J. Vojta for 53 years until he passed away in December 2010. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Pembroke College in Brown University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and Master of Arts from Yale University. She also conducted advanced study in history and Asian art history at Columbia University and Manhattan College.

Susan was a passionate art historian, teacher, and leader in the community. Her work experience included Chair of the History Departments at high schools in New Haven, CT, Manila, and Singapore as well as Chairman of the Committee for the Tokyo Annual Print Show.

Later, she served as a docent for major Asian art exhibitions at The Asia Society in New York City, was a member of the Art Advisory Committee for Brown University, and served as Chairman and member of the Board for the Maxwell Institute and Chairman of the Friends of the Sarah Lawrence Library.

Previously, she had served as Chairman of the Bronxville High School Council, and Member of the Board of Family and Community Services, the Bronxville Adult School, the Bronxville Parent Teacher Association, and the Adoption Service.

She was a beloved mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for her generous and compassionate nature and the friendships she made and held dear across the entire globe.

Memorial services will be held at The Reformed Church of Bronxville on August 13 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Lawrence Hospital Cancer Center at 55 Palmer Avenue, Bronxville, NY.