Obituaries
July 25, 2023

Anastasia Lynn Petrosky – Belle Vernon

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Anastasia Lynn Petrosky, 33, formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. A daughter of the late John M. Petrosky and Stephanie Ford Petrosky, who survives and resides in Pittsburgh, she was born on Dec. 19, 1989, in Warren, Ohio. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon, Anna was a 2008 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School. She spent her childhood and into her adult years dancing. She was a cat lover, especially of her baby, Bailey. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sisters, Alexandria (Brandon) Obley of Brentwood, and Victoria Petrosky of Coal Center; a niece and three nephews, Liam McCullough, Bryce Obley, Gaberiel Petrosky and Hazel Obley; paternal grandmother, Donna Petrosky of Monessen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Stanley Petrosky. Private services will be held for the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. Inurnment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery.

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