Agnes Petroka – Fayette City
Agnes Petroka, 95, of Fayette City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Agnes was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Fayette City, daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Povlish. After graduating from Marion High School, Agnes worked for the War Department in Newark, N.J. After the war, Agnes returned home, married and was a homemaker and caregiver to many in her family. Friends and family alike were blessed by her boundless kindness and generosity. She was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Fayette City. The family would like to thank the staff at The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Greater Pittsburgh in Greensburg, for their warmth and compassion. Agnes is survived by her daughter, Sandra Boyles and husband Mike of Fayette City; son, George Petroka and wife Marti of Wayne; and the proud grandmother of five grandchildren, Erin O’Bryan, Michael and Jenna Boyles and Andrew and Katie Petroka; and three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Helen and Josephine O’Bryan. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, George Petroka; brothers, John, Thomas and Steven Povlish; and sister, Iva Birscak. A private viewing for friends and family will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, with private funeral service at Eley/McCrory Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Catholic Charities. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Eley/McCrory Funeral Home Inc., Fayette City, Pa. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com.
