Susan G. Pawlak 1935-2023

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Aug. 26, 1935, to the late Merritt and Kathyrn Babcock.

Following her graduation from high school, she attended Butler University in Indianapolis before being united in marriage with her sweetheart, J. Lloyd Pawlak, on May 26, 1960. Along with being a devoted homemaker and mother to her young family, Susan was an entrepreneur and owned several businesses including a T-shirt shop in Sarasota, Florida; Baskin-Robbins in Pittsburgh; and an ice cream shop, Scoops on Beverly, in Mount Lebanon, Pa.

Susan was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies. She was a kind, entertaining and spunky soul who loved to spend time with her cherished family and friends.

She leaves behind her beloved children, Susan Holland of Hamilton, and Lloyd Pawlak and his wife, Lori of Narragansett, Rhode Island; and by her five her cherished granddaughters, Abigail Holland, Jennifer Burling and her husband, Joey, Meghan Pawlak, Shannon Pawlak and Emily Pawlak.

She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 54 years, Lloyd, on Jan. 27, 2014.

Friends may visit with her family 11 a.m. until noon Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at Sample-O’Donnell Funeral Home, 555 E. State St., Sharon, Pa.

Private interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Park.

Friends and family may view the obituary and share memories with the Susan’s family by visiting her tribute at www.sampleodonnellfh.com.

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