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Edna Petrencsik of Galeton, PA Age 88, died Thursday, September 28, 2006, in her home. Born October 16, 1917 in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of Otto and Jennie Platner Wegfehrt. Edna was a 13th generation descendant of pilgrim, Francis Cook. She was a member of St. Bibiana Church, Galeton. Surviving are two sons, Joseph Petrencsik of Galeton, and Richard (Eileen) Petrencsik of Strongsville, OH; nine grandchildren, Richard Petrencsik, Shelley Sandor, Amy Horhay, Joseph Petrencsik, Paula-Joe Santos, Michelle Jacobs, Jon Petrencsik, Alexis Petrencsik, Morgan Petrencsik; seven great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Margo Petrencsik of York, PA, and Marcia Petrencsik of Galeton; two brothers, John (Eunice) Defrane of Galveston, TX, and Paul Wegfehrt of Kent, OH; a sister, Sue Tullius of Strongsville, OH; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Petrencsik in 1972; two brothers, and a sister. Friends may call at St. Bibiana Church, Galeton, on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, from 10:00–11:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. William M. Calabrese will be the Celebrant. Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. Memorials may be made to the Gale Hose Ambulance or the Goodyear Hose Company, Galeton, PA 16922. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Collins Chapel, Galeton, PA.
Published by Star-Gazette on Oct. 1, 2006.

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