Victoria Pearl (Koplets) Suttelle

Victoria Pearl (Koplets) Suttelle, 79, of Raccoon Township, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2026, in the loving arms of her children, fittingly on her mother’s birthday. Born April 4, 1947, in Bedford, PA,  she was the daughter of the late Theodore F. and Betty N. (Horton) Koplets and a graduate of Ambridge High School.

Vicki, who was often called “Dolly” or “Barbie,” was beautiful both inside and out. She carried herself with grace, kindness, and quiet strength, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her. The daughter of a coal miner and homemaker, she grew up in a home filled with love, where she never forgot her humble beginnings.

A year after graduating high school, she married her husband, Harry.  Following the closure of J&L Steel, she stepped forward outside the home to help support her family, working as a waitress.  She took pride in her job at the American Serbian Club and later the Croatian Club, where she touched countless lives.  She loved people and loved to make them happy.

Her faith was a guiding force throughout her life. A devoted member of Shannopin United Methodist Church, she lived her beliefs through quiet acts of kindness and generosity. Vicki gave freely and selflessly, always without seeking recognition. She enjoyed playing slot machines and taking trips to Las Vegas and Mountaineer, almost always returning with winnings that she shared and gave away.

Her family was the center of her world, and her love for her children and grandchildren was boundless. Above all, Vicki’s life was devoted to Jesus and defined by her commitment to family. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, she embodied selflessness, consistently placing the needs of others before her own.  Her greatest aspiration, to build a life centered on love and family, was one she fulfilled wholeheartedly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, and brother, Frank Koplets. She is survived by her loving children, Harry E. Suttelle III (Erica) of Raccoon Township and April Katsafanas (James) of Center Township; her four cherished granddaughters, Aubrey and Ashlyn Suttelle, and Autumn and Amber Katsafanas; her twin brother, Victor Koplets (Marie) of Center Township; her sister-in-law, Joyce Koplets of Gerrardstown, WV; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 2 pm until the time of the funeral service at 4:30 pm at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, PA. Private interment will follow at John Anderson Cemetery in Raccoon Township.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Schollaert, Dr. Woodske, and Dr. Ashfaq for their dedicated care, as well as to the compassionate nurses and staff at Amedisys Hospice. A special thank you is given to her caregivers who were angels in disguise, bringing comfort and peace during her brief illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shannopin United Methodist Church, 4014 Jordan St., South Heights, PA  15081.

Though our hearts are broken and the emptiness is vast, we rejoice in knowing where our Mom is spending eternity.  Well done good and faithful servant.