Sara Jane Zarnick

September 22, 1936 - January 2, 2021

Sara Jane Ralston Zarnick , 84 of Butler, Pa passed away peacefully on January 2,2021 at Sunnyview Nursing Home, with her daughter by her side, after a lingering illness. Sara was born on September 22, 1936 in Bullion, Pa to Mary Farren Ralston and Merle Ralston. She is survived by 3 sisters; Marilyn (Ginger) /Bill Zarnick of Eau Claire, Pa, Vera/Gary Hamil of Cabot, Pa and Joanne/Bill Foreback of Butler, Pa. Sara was married to Clarence (Buddy) P. Zarnick in January of 1971 until his passing on June 26, 1999. Sara’s most favorite things were spending time with her family. Whether it be a day out with her sisters for lunch and ice cream or holiday time with family. She loved to do word search puzzles and would boast on how many she completed in a day. Her newest hobby was coloring. She so loved seeing her completed artwork. Sara is survived by a daughter Darla Croyle and her partner Rick Harkcom of Central City, PA , two grandchildren Ashley Aranda /husband Eddie of Rockville Centre, NY. and Michael Croyle of Dayton, Pa. Also loved by Sara are her 3 grandsons, Finnegan, Calloway and Huntley. She so loved her boys and enjoyed time spent with them. Sara is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Of them all her most special nieces, Pam Fisher and Debbie Dallos, who were always there for her and loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Buddy Zarnick, son Michael, sister Jean, brother Jack and brother in laws, Gary Hamil, Bill Zarnick, and Bill Foreback and nephew Jeff Foreback. At the request of Sara, a private service was held for the family. Private burial in Eau Claire Cemetery. Arrangements completed by Young Funeral Home, Butler, Pa. The family of Sara would like to give their deepest gratitude to Sunnyview Nursing Home Cardinal Wing Place for their devotion to her. So many people showed Sara such love and care during her time at Sunnyview Nursing Home, especially her most favorite and most caring CNA, Tracey Graham. A special thank you also to Grane Hospice for their care and support to Sara and her family in her final days at Sunnyview.