Obituary of Michael Joseph Petroski

Michael J. Petroski, age 63 of Sugarloaf, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his sister, Chris's home, surrounded by his loving siblings. He was born in Kingston on December 20, 1957 and was the son of the late Joseph Petroski, Sr. and Thelma Reakes Burkholder. Michael graduated from West Side Technical School where he was an accomplished wrestler. Afterwards, he joined his father in the construction industry, eventually joining the Laborer's Union, #130. Michael was an avid hunter and gun owner. He was very proud of his flower garden and loved working with his hands. Michael had a love of animals and rescued many of them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Gail Petroski and sister, Susan Reakes. He is survived by sisters, JoAnn Litwhiler of Benton, Chris Nemeth of Sweet Valley and Brenda Petroski of Sweet Valley; brother, Joseph Petroski of Sweet Valley; nieces, Taryn Litwhiler and Lea Sokol; nephew, Kyle Kuhn; 3 great-nieces and 2 great-nephews; his beloved rescue, Lou. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 8:00 PM from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek with the Rev. Charles Warwick, Chaplain at Residential Hospice, officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to Rescue Pets Serving Vets, 4793 Red Rock Rd., Benton, PA 17814. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com»(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)