THOMAS SUSAN PIKULSKI 54, of Sewickley, formerly of Jeannette, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 6, 2013. She was born December 11, 1958 in Jeannette, a daughter of Joan Orlaskey Pikulski of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and the late Ronald E. Pikulski. Susan was employed at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind Children, (WPSBC), as a registered nurse. She graduated from Slippery Rock University, and before joining the WPSBC, worked at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, for 20 years and was a certified school nurse in the Pittsburgh area. In addition to her mother, Susan is survived by her daughters, Brittany Thomas of Mechanicsville, MD., Krystina and Ericka Thomas, both of Sewickley; a brother, Charles Pikulski of Virginia; her significant other, Jerome Ketchel of Sewickley; Jerome's children, Jenny Ketchel of Arlington, VA., and Justin Ketchel of Lawrenceville, PA. She also leaves her aunt, Joan Ruoff of Jeannette, Dorothy Pikulski of La Plata, MD; her cherished cousins, and a large group of beloved friends. Friends will be received 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday in the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 North 2nd St., Jeannette, at which time a Celebration of Susan's Life will take place in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind Children, 201 North Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Also, a memorial fund has been established for Brittney, Krystina, and Ericka Thomas. Contributions can be sent to any PNC Bank Branch in care of The Susan L. Thomas Family Giving Fund. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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