Judith Petruschak – Roscoe
Judith Petruschak, 78, of Roscoe, died peacefully on Sunday March 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Fayette City on Aug. 3, 1940, a daughter of Michael and June Tolan Scrip. Judith was an avid casino player, enjoying her time at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino. She was a talented crafter known for her Raggedy Anns and Andys. Judith was a huge Pittsburgh Penguins fan. She was often seen on her front porch with her family, especially during Roscoe flea market days. Her family considered her their rock and she would have done anything for her children and grandchildren. She was dearly loved by all. On Oct. 10, 1968, she married Paul “Skip” Petruschak, who survives. Besides her husband, she is also survived by four children, Robert Evans of California; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Tom “Frog” Vadella of Roscoe, Paula and Jaison Coles of Roscoe and Sandy (Darrell) Kllanchar of Roscoe; 15 grandchildren, Nick (Joan) Morikis, Derrick Klanchar, Kelly Morikis, Paige Findley, Justin Vadella, Paul Klanchar, Beckie (Blake) Moses, Julie Evans, Jordon Vadella, Michael Evans, Sienna Petruschak, Jesse Vadella, Paul Coles and Chris Coles; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael (Janet) Scrip of Charleroi; and her sister, Rondell (Stanley) Konat of Blainesburg. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Evans; a granddaughter, Mandy Klanchar; and a brother, David Scrip. Friends and family will be received on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe, where funeral services will be held on Friday, March 29, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Stephen Wahal officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Coal Center. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.
