Stephen A. Petrus, 93, of Fellsburg (Rostraver Township) passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in Dunlevy Gardens Assisted Living.  Born in Donora on February 8, 1918, he was the son of the late John and Susan Petrus.

 

Stephen was the owner of Aetna Window and Office Cleaning Company where he retired at 80 years old.  He was an avid bowler and gardener and continued to bowl and work in his garden even after losing his eyesight.  He was a charter member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township where he was active in the Holy Name Society and served as an usher and was also a member of the Catholic War Veterans of the US in Donora.  He served as a Corporal in the 395^th Service Squadron Army Air Forces in the European Theater during World War II.  He was the last surviving member of his family.

 

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 62 years, Marjorie A. (Greenlee) Petrus; 3 children, Becky Greene & husband Raymond of Elizabeth Twp., John C. Petrus & wife Vicky of Fellsburg and Pamela Adamson & husband Ronald of Brownsville; 5 grandchildren, Rachel Greene, Jamie Gilbert & husband Randy, Craig Petrus, Sarah Collins & husband Dan and Elizabeth Adamson; 2 sisters-in-law, Sue Petrus and Dorothy Petrus both of Donora; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joseph and brothers, John, George, Thomas and Edward Petrus; and sisters, Mary Susky and Anne Sotak.

 

Friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of St. Anne, Rostraver Township with the Rev. Vincent J. Gigliotti as celebrant.  Interment will follow in Fells Cemetery, Rostraver Township.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society.