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Melanie Durish Obituary
Born Feb. 24, 1972, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of David P. Petrosky and Nina Garcia Petrosky.
Melanie worked as an administrative assistant for Allegheny Lawn & Golf, Pitt-Auto, Krigger and Company and Stephenson Equipment. She also worked at McDonald's and Kmart. She was a co-founder of Steel Town Paranormal. She also owned Berry Blue Boutique.
Melanie enjoyed paranormal investigations, crafting and travel.
Surviving are her loving husband, Christopher Durish, whom she married June 1, 1996; her parents, David and Nina Petrosky of Saxonburg; and her brother, Mark (Cathie) Petrosky of Saxonburg.
She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, James and Rose Petrosky and Louis and Elvie Garcia; and her aunt, Linda Doughty.
"The joyous voice of Heaven sings when another angel gets her wings."
DURISH - Friends of Melanie Petrosky Durish, who died Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Mike Galica of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Saxonburg, officiating.
Interment will follow at Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.
For information, visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Patty Guzy
November 3, 2023
Remembering Melanie and her Mom Nina especially during Halloween. I remember how much they both loved this time of year. Miss you Melanie and Nina so much Love you both
Christine Olczak
November 10, 2022
Deepest Sympathy to Melanie's family and Friends.
Christine Myers Bomboy
November 10, 2022
In loving memory of a Knoch High School Class of 1990 friend. It saddens me to hear this news. Thoughts and Prayers to Melanie's family and friends.
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Ronda Ferguson
November 9, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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