Joseph M. Petlock's Obituary
Joseph M. Petlock, a Multiple Sclerosis Warrior of 12 years, age 67 of Ocean View, DE, formerly of Altoona, PA, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1951 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, son of Rita (Bawiec) Petlock and the late Joseph Petlock, Jr.
Mr. Petlock graduated from G.A.R. High School, Class of 1969. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from College Misericordia in 1985. As an occupational therapist working in hospitals in the Wilkes-Barre and Altoona areas, Mr. Petlock's focus was on hand therapy. Above all, Mr. Petlock was a loving and devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, step-father, brother, and friend. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Petlock is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Melanie Stell Petlock of Ocean View, DE; his mother, Rita Petlock of Wilkes-Barre, PA; his sons: Christopher Petlock (Rachael) of Sonoma, CA, Brian Petlock (Lori) of Altoona, PA, and Joseph R. Petlock of Bethlehem, PA; his daughters: Mercedes Stiver (Lee) of Swansboro, NC and Tara Petlock of Scranton, PA; his step-children: Nicole Brehm (John) and Jordan Jones, all of Altoona, PA; his ten grandchildren; his soon-to be great-granddaughter; and his brothers: John Petlock (Lynn) of Sugar Run, PA, Thomas Petlock (Janice) of Larksville, PA, and Matthew Petlock (Nancy) of Mountain Top, PA; and last, but not least, his "girls", his loyal canine companions, Bella and Pinkie.
Services will be private.
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