Jeanne E. Petrone, 89, of Curwensville died on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.
She was born on July 20, 1932 in Olanta, a daughter of the late James W. and Cora G. (Cathcart) Straw.
Mrs. Petrone was employed at McGregor's Sportswear, Curwensville and also the Mechanicsburg VFW. She thoroughly enjoyed watching football with her husband, Herb, and attending the local games.
She was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville and also a member of the Curwensville VFW auxiliary.
She is survived by her son, Ronny 'Pete' Petrone and wife Debora of Curwensville; three grandchildren, Jill Test and husband Lynn of Curwensville, Jan Duke of Grampian, and Joe Sopic and wife Crystal of Curwensville; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold 'Herb' Petrone on December 20, 2017 and whom she wed in 1950. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Povlich; three brothers, Dean Cathcart, James Straw, and her twin brother John 'Jack' Straw; and her nephew, Robert Povlich.
A funeral service will be held at the Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Curwensville on Thursday at 2 PM with Father Stephen L. Collins officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Olanta.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 - 2 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Timothy Catholic Church, 306 Walnut Street, Curwensville, PA 16833; or to the Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Ambulance Service, 408 Filbert Street, Curwensville, PA 16830.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.