Joseph A. Petrasek

Joseph A. Petrasek 92, of Luzerne, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Maple Ridge Health Care Center, Kingston.

Joseph was born in Luzerne, April 10, 1932, son of the late John and Mary Begany Petrasek. He was a graduate of Luzerne High School, class of 1950 and served in the U.S. Army. Joseph was a member of the Korean War Veterans, VFW and American Legion. He was also a member of the North End Slovak Club and was a member of the Holy Family Parish in Luzerne. Joseph was retired from the Tobyhanna Army Depot.

Joseph was married to the former Regina "Jean" Laux on Nov. 21, 1953. Jean passed away on April 25, 2011. He was the last surviving member of his siblings.

Preceding him in death were his brothers, John, Albert, Bernard and sister, Dorothy Sheehan.

Joseph is survived by daughter, Maureen, Martinsburg, W.Va.; son, Joseph (Rosemary), Martinsburg, W.Va.; son, Ronald (Carla), Garland, Texas; grandchildren, Alyssa Braithwaite (Brad), Meredith, John, Julie Melone (Matthew) and Jill; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family would like to thank Maple Ridge Healthcare Center for providing love and care to Joseph in his final days.

Heartfelt thanks to Tiffany Court Assisted Living Center for the past four plus years where our dad happily resided with the Tiffany Court "family."

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. Friends and family may visit from 9 to 10 a.m. at Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Ltd., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne. Interment will be held in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Pringle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Wounded Warriors.

Condolences can be sent to betzjastremski.com.