Patricia A. Susa-Cottage

Patricia Susa-Cottage, 75, passed away peacefully August 16, 2025, in Beaver Meadows, surrounded by her loving family.  Born April 27, 1950, in New Brighton.  She was the daughter of the late George and Ann Katherine Novosel Susa. 

Pat taught Spanish and French for 7 years upon graduating college.  She then entered the business environment upon receiving her master's degree in wage and salary administration.  She worked at the LTV Steel Corp in Aliquippa and Canton, Ohio in human resource development.  She held similar positions at Michigan Consolidated Gas and the Governor's office in the State of Michigan.  Pat enjoyed volunteering at her Parish Church St. Joes in South Lyon, Michigan and the local library.  She loved to travel and visited many countries throughout her early retirement years.  Her true passion was St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, TN.  A passion that both Pat and her late husband shared.

Pat is survived by her brother Thomas (Marilyn) Susa, of Beaver Falls, a very special nephew Matthew (Amanda) Susa of Hubbardston, MA, and their twin daughters Emersyn and Raelynn, along with numerous cousins and several dear friends from South Lyon, MI.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents was her loving husband Donald Cottage in November 1999.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003, from where a prayer will be offered Friday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in the St. James Catholic Church-Divine Redeemer, Sewickley, with Father Brian Noel officiating. 

Interment will follow in the St. James Catholic Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Beaver Meadows, for their loving and compassionate care given to Pat during her stay.  Also, a special Thank you to her friends and neighbors in South Lyon, MI for all their care and support.  In lieu of flowers donations are suggested in Pat's name to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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