Patricia Susa-Cottage, 75, passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2025, in St. Barnabas, Beaver Meadows of Beaver surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Brighton on April 27th, 1950, the daughter of the late George and Ann Katherine Novosel Susa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Cottage. She is survived by her brother, Thomas (Marilyn) Susa of Beaver Falls, a very special nephew, Matthew (Amanda) Susa of Hubbardston, Massachusetts, and their twin daughters Emersyn and Raelynn, along with numerous cousins and several dear friends from South Lyon, Michigan.
Patricia 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. She 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, Tennessee, a passion that both Patricia and her late husband shared.
Friends will be received on Thursday, August 21st from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements and where prayers will be offered on Friday, August 22nd at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in St. James Catholic Church, 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley, with Father Brian Noel officiating.
Interment will follow in St. James Catholic Cemetery, 470 Water Works Road, Sewickley.
The family would like to thank the staff at Beaver Meadows, for their loving and compassionate care given to Pat during her stay. A special thank you also goes out to her friends and neighbors in South Lyon, Michigan for all their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested in Patricia’s name to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.