Background
Lobalzo, Susan Virginia was born on September 28, 1952 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Nick and Grace (Hadjis) Karnell.
Lobalzo, Susan Virginia was born on September 28, 1952 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Nick and Grace (Hadjis) Karnell.
Student, Ohio State University, 1970—1972. Bachelor, Kent State University, 1974. Master of Arts, Kent State University, 1979.
Student, Parsons School Design, 1981. Student, Harvard Graduate School Design, 1983.
Successively manager custom drapery and bedspread department, assistant buyer drapery department, designer accessories, lamps and paintings Halle's Department Store, Cleveland, 1975—1978. Graduate assistant Kent State University, 1978—1979. Freelance interior designer Akron, Ohio.
Instructor Kent State University, 1979—1982. Owner, principal Lobalzo Design Associates, since 1984. Lecturer University Akron, 1983—1986.
Convention speaker Cleveland Foundation.
Member of Stan Hywet Hall Foundation, Cleveland Art Museum, Akron Art Museum, National Center Barrier Free Environmental, National Trust History Preservation, American Society Interior Designers (secretary chapter 1982-1983, chapter board directors 1984-1985, president Ohio North chapter 1985-1986, national director 1988-1989, vice president east central region since 1988, Chapter award as Designer of Year 1986).
Married Richard Lobalzo, July 21, 1973. Children: Lisa, Dana.