Obituary of Betty Irene Ohman Pratt

Betty Irene Ohman Pratt Betty I. Ohman Pratt, age 99, of Millcreek Twp., passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was one of 7 children born to the late Emil and Sandra Ohman. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Carl, Robert, Rachel, Helge, Walfred, and Roy, her husband of 71 years Claude, and one daughter Linda Szkotnicki. Betty attended East H. S, and went on to work briefly at Hammermill Paper Co. and the Boston Store. In 1946 she married Claude Pratt and became a homemaker. Her talents included baking and letter writing. Those skills were a testament to her kindness, generosity, and selflessness. She served up her baked goods to family and friends and never failed to keep in touch with those same people through frequent cards and letters. Betty was most proud of her three children: Claudia Pratt Wiencek, Jay Pratt (Laura), and the late Linda Szkotnicki (Tom). Her family grew as Claude and she welcomed 7 grandchildren: Amy Curtis (Mike), Matthew Wiencek, Lee Szkotnicki (Courtney), Greg Szkotnicki (Lindsey), Casey Pratt (Heather), Kevin Pratt (Elizabeth), and Brian Pratt (Jennifer). Also 9 great-grandchildren who brought more joy to her life: Allyson and Erin Popeck, Sydney and Thomas Szkotnicki, Audrey, Evelyn, and Vivian Pratt, as well as Lillian and Hazel Pratt. Her surviving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will miss her dearly as will her devoted niece Denise Marquis. Betty lived a full productive life of 99 years and always with the motto to laugh every day and enjoy the birds and sunshine. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5 pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 7 pm. Private inurnment at Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.