Patricia D. (Ferguson) Sulkosky, 87 of Blairsville, PA, passed away at the Communities of Indian Haven, Indiana, PA on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
She was born on August 8, 1934 in Blairsville, PA, the daughter of the late S. Stewart Ferguson and Elizabeth (Berkey) Ferguson.
Patty always enjoyed learning and in her younger years, often took classes at IUP and WCCC. She also became a licensed Real Estate Agent; worked at the voting polls for a number of years, as well as the Census Bureau. She also enjoyed politics and was an avid sports fan, especially of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She loved her family and was very proud of each and every one of them.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, George E. Sulkosky, Sr. in 2001; her daughter, Brenda D. Sulkosky in 2020; great grandson, Dante Bongianino in 2021; her parents; sister, Barbara F. Reisinger and brother, Samuel Ferguson.
She is survived by her son, George E. Sulkosky, Jr. & wife Ruth of Blairsville, PA; son, L. Stewart Sulkosky & wife Cheryl, Palmertown, PA; son, Samuel F. Sulkosky & wife Karen of Worthville, PA and daughter Leslie Stipcak & husband Kenn of Moneta, VA. Also her grandchildren, Anton Sulkosky & wife Kelly of Mars, PA, Angela Shoop & husband Josh of Saxonburg, PA, Roman Sulkosky & wife Dana of Indiana, PA, Michael Geary, Jr. of Odenton, MD, Parice Wilson & husband Eric of Odenton, MD, Greta Geary & fiancé, Daniel Hutton of Johnstown, PA, Jamie Sulkosky of Josephine, PA, Ryan Sulkosky & fiancé Heidi of Heilwood, PA, Matthew Sulkosky & wife Ali of Aldi, VA, Jacob Sulkosky of Worthville, PA, Alyssa Stipcak & fiancé Benjamin Guthrie of Dallas, TX, K.C. Stipcak of Arlington, VA and Emily Stipcak of New York, NY, 17 Great Grandchildren & 1 Great Great Grandson and also many Nephews & Nieces.
The family will receive friends at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 1-3 PM. At 3 PM a funeral service will be held with Pastor Dawn Krishart officiating. Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made in Patricia’s name to Citizen’s Ambulance, 805 Hospital Road, Indiana, PA 15701 or Concordia VNA Hospice, 850 Hospital Road, Indiana, PA 15701.
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