Anna M. Suppan (Rudman), 99
ANNA M. SUPPAN (Rudman)
Wife, Mom, G-Ma, GG and Hairstylist
Anne left this place behind to finally Waltz Across Texas in George’s arms once again on July 18,
2026 at the age of 99
She was born at home to Natalia and Stephen Rudman in Barberton, Ohio. Soon they moved
and she was raised on a farm in Coventry Twp. but to quote Zsa Zsa Gabor, “The farm life is not
for me!”.
Never shying away from work, by the age of 13, she worked at Islay’s Soda Fountain, O.C.
Barber mushroom barn and The Lake Theater where she would often sneak her friends in
through the back exit door for a free movie. Hey, five cents was five cents!
She was a “Rosie the Riveter” for one day due to being fired for doing a horrible job. She went
on to Goodrich as a tenkey punch operator then went on strike. Her true calling hadn’t called
just yet.
In the meantime, she met her husband, George, on a blind date. Upon seeing George in the car,
she jumped into the seat beside him and claimed him as her own- much to her friend’s dismay.
Soon after World War II had ended, she became a Suppan wife for life.
Her true calling arrived when she attended Riggs LeMar Beauty College. What started with her
sisters-in-law as her first and only customers soon exploded into a 400+ person clientele with a
wait list.
She competed in numerous platform hairstyling competitions and always placed in the top
three. This includes the prestigious Bell Cup which you had to win three times in order to
receive the cup. Yes, we have the trophy. Mom is very much a legend in her field.
She retired at the age of 90 after sixty plus years of hairstyling but that never stopped her from
telling you “Your hair needs help” followed with exactly what you needed to do. We would bet
money that when she met Jesus, she told him to sit down and so she could give him an updated
look.
Somehow, she even found the time to give birth to three children. Georgianna Lee, Thomas
George and Annemarie. With her having so many customers we knew even the shortest trip
somewhere was going to be triple the time because of everyone that knew her. Our payoff was
to always have the best looking, most up-to-date hair. Thanks Mom!
Mom loved her family, hairdressing, teaching, her customers, playing golf, bowling, Tiger
Woods, Casinos, Bingo, The Price Is Right and all Cleveland sports teams. She also loved and
carried this poem with her all of the time and now seems to be the time to share it.
Don’t Weep at my Grave
For I am not there
I’ve a date with a butterfly
To dance in the air
I’ll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free
Playing tag with the wind while I’m waiting for thee
She leaves her legacy and a lifetime of memories to her children; Jody Ruther, Tom and Sandi
Suppan, Annie Suppan-Duca and Larry Duca Jr. Grandchildren; Carrie and Dave Karr, Karli and
Shawn Heinmiller, Heather Suppan, Alec and Alison Ruther, Laurel Suppan and Rachel Backus.
Great Grandchildren; Cameryn, Chloe, Kiria, Katalina, Kesi, Kendee, Kinzie, Josie and Lincoln.
Sister-in-law, AnnaMae Gabrosek, Brother-in-law, Dr Raymond and Donna Suppan along with
numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband, George T Suppan and her son-in-law, Donny Ruther, Jr
We would like to thank the incredible Ashley Jones, and the team at The Cleveland Clinic At
Home Care that allowed us to keep Mom at home where she was the happiest.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 14, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the Silva-Hostetler
Funeral Home, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton followed by a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.
Private burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St Jude Children’s
Research Hospital in Mom’s memory.
