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Susan R. Hughes

September 29, 1942 — January 13, 2025

Brackenridge

Susan R. (Slobodnik) Hughes, 82, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. Susan was born September 29, 1942 in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Kopec) Slobodnik. Susan (Sue or Susie as she was known to friends and family) was a 1960 graduate of Harbrack High School. Early in her career Susan worked for ALCOA. After taking time off to raise her daughter, she returned to the professional world at PPG Industries. Susan spent over 30 years working with PPG in RIDC Park, their Headquarters in PPG Place, and finally in the Creighton facility. She retired from their Automotive Replacement Group (ARG) as a Senior Customer Service Rep. She was an active member of the PPG Employee Activities group where she gave countless hours in support of planning the annual picnic at Kennywood along with other activities. Susan also volunteered as a member of the Pioneer Hose Ladies Auxiliary in Brackenridge for 58 years, where she served as a past treasurer for many of those years. She was a former member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Natrona. Susan put family first. She enjoyed spending time with and traveling with her daughter, grandchildren, sister and nephews. She was an avid Steelers and Penn State football fan. Susan is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Parkhill of Earlysville, VA, grandchildren, Elizabeth "Beth Ann" Parkhill of Charlottesville, VA and Lee Parkhill of Raleigh, NC, her sister, Pat Walters of Natrona and four nephews, Bob Walters, Dave Walters, Paul Slobodnik, and Jamie Slobodnik. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Slobodnik and her son-in-law, Gary Parkhill.

 Friends will be received on Saturday from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeff Kahl. Entombment will be in Deer Creek Cemetery, Harmar Twp. The Ladies Auxiliary of Pioneer Hose Company will hold services in the funeral home on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Susan may be made to the Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan St., Brackenridge, Pa. 15014. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.

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