In Memory Of
Joseph Petrekovich
1935
2016
Joseph Petrekovich
January 19, 1935 — August 22, 2016
Joseph Petrekovich
Joseph Petrekovich, 81 of Atwater, passed away on August 22, 2016. Joseph was a United States Army Airborne SP4 (E-4). He served active duty from 28 July 1958-27 July 1960 S72 ENCO of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY. He was certified as a construction machine operator receiving the Good Conduct Medal, along with many other certifications. Joseph retired from Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton and was a member of Boilermakers Local No. 900. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with family. He loved his grandkids and great-grandbabies.
Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Zvonimir Petrekovich; mother, Kitty Petrekovich; brothers, Frank, Mike, and George. He is survived by his loving wife, Madge Petrekovich; children, Doris, Doug, Joe, Tammy, Jack, Jim, Sherry, Shane, Mark and Tracy; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Veterans Home Based Primary Care and Summa Hospice at home.
Family will receive friends on Friday August 26, 2016 from 10-11am with the funeral service immediately following at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305. Pastor Ronald Lanham officiating. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Joseph Petrekovich, 81 of Atwater, passed away on August 22, 2016. Joseph was a United States Army Airborne SP4 (E-4). He served active duty from 28 July 1958-27 July 1960 S72 ENCO of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY. He was certified as a construction machine operator receiving the Good Conduct Medal, along with many other certifications. Joseph retired from Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton and was a member of Boilermakers Local No. 900. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with family. He loved his grandkids and great-grandbabies.
Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Zvonimir Petrekovich; mother, Kitty Petrekovich; brothers, Frank, Mike, and George. He is survived by his loving wife, Madge Petrekovich; children, Doris, Doug, Joe, Tammy, Jack, Jim, Sherry, Shane, Mark and Tracy; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Veterans Home Based Primary Care and Summa Hospice at home.
Family will receive friends on Friday August 26, 2016 from 10-11am with the funeral service immediately following at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305. Pastor Ronald Lanham officiating. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, August 26, 2016
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Interment
Monday, August 29, 2016
1:00 - 1:15 pm (Eastern time)
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
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