Kathleen S. “Tootsie” (Hlopek) Cymbalak, of Fair Oaks, born in Sewickley, Pa. on February 21st 1951, has passed away at home under excellent care from Good Samaritan Hospice on Saturday evening May 18th 2024. She is proceeded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Cymbalak; Her parents Kathryn and George Hlopek; her brother George (Stretch) Hlopek and her sister Judith Hlopek. Tootsie was 73 years young and battled Diabetes, Kidney Disease and Dementia/Alzheimer’s. She attended Devine Redeemer in Ambridge and Fair Oaks Elementary. She graduated in 1969 from Quaker Valley and completed Franco Beauty Academy in Ambridge PA. She was a secretary for WM. A. Cymbalak’s Disposal for 15 years. She was part owner and operator of Cymbalak’s Corner Delight in Leetsdale. From there she went on to work for Eckerd Drug in Leetsdale then ABDI warehouse in the Leetsdale Industrial Park before retiring in 1999. Although, her greatest job was being a mother which always came first. She loved relaxing in her backyard pool, camping at Moraine Family Campgrounds and her many animals throughout her years. Her biggest love besides God, her husband and children were her grandchildren: Joey(Ashlynn), Joshua (Bre), James (Alexis), Jacob, Jackson, Orion and her special granddaughter Alexis Hartley. Her great grandchildren Malcom and Lylah. She is also survived by her son William BJ Cymbalak; her daughter Jodi (James) Havens; sisters in-law Wilma Hooks and Kathy Gay; brothers in-law Jimmy Cymbalak and Mike Cymbalak; her Goddaughter Robin Mason; many nieces and nephews and a handful of special friends (they know who they are). The family would like to say a special thank you to her Good Samaritan nurses Jenn, Jess and Ashley. They were amazing, caring women who will be missed and remembered for the compassionate care they all gave. To honor her wishes there will be no funeral service.

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