John Edward Petrosky passed away peacefully September 29th at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born in Indiana, PA to Edward Petrosky and Estelle Petroksy (Kutoloski).
John was a member of St. Bernard’s Parish in Indiana where he had been an usher for many years.
John was a graduate of IUP with a Master’s in Science Education. He enjoyed a 45-year teaching career at Bishop Carrol High School, St. Francis University Upward Bond Program, and Marion Center High School. In his spare time, he worked over 30 years selling jewelry at John’s jewelry and later at King’s jewelry store. He also served as a first ward in Indiana borough councilman for a total of 14 years. Most recently he was a member of the police service commission.
He belonged to the National Science Teacher Association, a retired member of PSEA and NEA, and was recently recognized as a 50 plus year active member of the American Chemical Society.
John enjoyed going to car shows and talking to anyone about his daughter and grandson’s adventures.
John is survived by his daughter Jennifer DiPietro and husband Joseph, and grandson Gabriel DiPietro.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received on Sunday from 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm at the Bowser Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. A funeral mass will be held Monday at 9:30 AM at St. Bernard Church, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Petrosky scholarship fun at Marion Center High School, Marion Center, PA.
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