Bertha (Dudash) Ptaszkowski, age 85 of Shenandoah Heights passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 7, 2021 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Mahanoy City on October 17, 1935 she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Wargo) Dudash. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the former K-Mart, Schuylkill Mall, Frackville. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah formerly Saint Casimir's Church. She volunteered her time by knitting and crocheting slippers and afghans for patients in the local nursing homes. Bertha was the best Mom, Mom-Mom and Great-Mom-Mom. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her husband, John J. "Yak" Ptaszkowski, Sr. on July 28, 2014; two sons, John Jr. and Ronald and her daughter, Jean Marie. Surviving are two daughters, Karyl Ptaszkowski of Shenandoah Heights and Regina Ptaszkowski Mazur of Bloomsburg; one son, Francis "Archie" Ptaszkowski of Drums; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; one brother, Alex Dudash of Sacramento, CA; two sisters, Mary "Mamie" Beaver of Allentown and Nellie Faust of Bethlehem; nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral services announced in the near future. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin St., Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for Bertha's family, please sign the guestbook below.