It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you that our beloved mother Sarah Louise (Cotton) Ptacek passed away on December 10, 2023. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Edward and Mary Martha (Rice) Cotton. Sarah met her late husband Charles while working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at West Penn Hospital, he was a patient at the hospital. Charles couldn't keep his eyes off of her. They were married 51 years and together raised six children; Charles "Chuckie" Ptacek, Cindy (Randy) Solman, Paula Ptacek, Robin (Terrence) Bull, Julie (Antwan) Collier and Catherine Ptacek.
She was an amazing, loving caring considerate grandmother to; Ashlee, Victoria, Makiya, Shannon, Breanna, Heather Chloe, Kenny, EJ, Abby, Alonia, Terrell and great grandma to Aleiya and Anani. Sarah will be missed by her brother John (Pauline) Cotton and her best friend from nursing school Naomi.
Sarah was good hearted. Her life was all about caring for others, nurturing, and loving. Her family and friends will remember her as a kind, generous and sweet soul.
Friends are invited to the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home 1032 Perry Hwy Pittsburgh PA on Sunday December 17, 2023 from 2PM to 4PM and 6PM to 8PM. A funeral service will take place on December 18, 2023 at Ross Community Church 4501 Nelson Run Road Pittsburgh PA 15214 (Please meet at the Church) at 11AM. Burial immediately following at Allegheny County Memorial Park
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