Barbara Petrisko's Obituary
Barbara Elaine Petrisko, age 76, of Dagsboro, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake at Deers Head Hospital. She was born in West Mifflin, PA, on June 12, 1942, daughter of the late John and Martha (Czepiec) Madeya.
Mrs. Petrisko graduated from Slippery Rock University in PA, class of 1964. She made her career as a teacher and later worked in retail sales. In her spare time she loved gardening, going to the beach, and walking on the boardwalk. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, DE where she loved being involved in the church activities.
Mrs. Petrisko is survived by her loving husband, Edwin Michael Petrisko of Dagsboro, DE; her children: Jennifer Petrisko of Annapolis MD, Jill Petrisko of Long Beach, CA, and Michael Petrisko of State College, PA; her siblings: Robert Madeya of Marana, AZ, Virginia Keck of Pittsburgh, PA, Marion Madeya of West Mifflin, PA, William Madeya of Elizabeth, PA, Lucille Smith of Irwin, PA, and John Madeya of Louisville, KY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 11:00 AM, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 32112 Vines Creek Rd., Dagsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Petrisko's name to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please sign Mrs. Petrisko's online guestbook located on this site.
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