Ms. Mary Catherine Petroziello, 65 of Raspberry Road, Duryea passed away Friday, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Pittston. She was the daughter of the late Carl (Hoodsie) and Mary Theresa Estock Petroziello. She was a graduate of Pittston High School and Misericordia University. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Pittston Area High School.

She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. She was currently the Director of Religious Education at St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. She also volunteered at the Care and Concern Clinic, Pittston.

She was proceeded in death by her Sister in Law: Deborah Gilroy Petroziello.

Surviving are:
Brother: Brian Petroziello and his wife, Karan, of Clayton, Ohio
Nephew: Michael Petroziello and his wife, Dawn
Niece: Kathleen Petroziello
Nephew: Matthew Petroziello
Niece: Melissa Petroziello
Great Niece: Ysabel Hazyl White

Funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 A.M. from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc. 204 Main Street, Duryea with the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 A.M. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston with Msgr. John Bendik officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Thursday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church Religious Education Fund or the Care and Concern Clinic, both of Pittston. To leave the family an online condolence or for further information, please visit www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

Guestbook Entries

Brian, so sorry for your loss. Mary Catherine always held us to a higher standard, whether teaching us German or advanced mathematics, and for that, I am grateful.

Jim Blockus (almost 12 years ago)

So sorry for your lost. Mary Catherine's lessons of love will live in each one of us.

Elaine Starinski (almost 12 years ago)

There are certain teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students and Ms Petroziello was one of them. She was a classy woman who had such passion for helping others. I can still remmeber Ms Petroziello and her mom bringing me homemade cookies to work one year because it was holiday and I was working. Rest in Peace

Jim Francis (almost 12 years ago)

BRAIN, PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY ON MARY CATHERINE'S UNTIMING DEATH. WHAT A CARING AND LOVING COUSIN. WE HAD MANY LUNCHES TOGETHER AT PITT. AREA SCHOOLS AND WE GET CAUGHT UP ON THE FAMILY. IKNOW WHAT WONDERFUL CARE SHE TOOK WITH YOUR MOM...WE SAW HER IN ACTION WHEN WE WENT TO VISIT HER. PLEASE KNOW I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR HER AND I KNOW DEEP IN MY HEART SHE IS WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD , WHOM SHE LOVED VERY MUCH.GOD TOOK FROM THIS WORLD TOO EARLY AS SHE WAS VERY TALENTED AND LOVED TO SEE PEOPLE HAPPY.

GRACEANN ARDOLINE COLARUSSO (almost 12 years ago)

Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of Mary Catherine. Our next door neighbor for over 40 years leaves us with many memories we can cherish for eternity. She was a dear woman who was dedicated to her family. She was a great teacher to so many. May she rest in peace. Prayers for her family always. Our deepest sympathy to them from the Fred and Peggy Adrian family. Mary Esther, Cindy and Sandy and families. Mary Catherine watched all of us and our children grow up. We will miss her dearly.

Sandra Adrian Cherkauskas (almost 12 years ago)

Our Deepest Sympathy

Len & Sandy Bommarito (almost 12 years ago)

I had Mary Catherine as a teacher, she taught me German, she was a wonderful, wonderful person.

Paula Strubeck (almost 12 years ago)

I can still her her clear as a bell during our German recitation... "Noch einmal, bitte...". She was always impeccably dressed and as classy as she could be. Thank you, Ms. Petroziello, for sharing with us.

M. Jon Ryzner (almost 12 years ago)

Ms Petroziello was a great teacher and touched many lives. God bless and my sympathies to her family.

Joanne Whispell Robert (almost 12 years ago)

Our deepest condolences to the members of Mary Catherine's family. The shock of her passing is still settling in. She was an excellent, teacher, coworker, but more importantly an excellent person whom we were fortunate enough to have known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe and Rosemary Curry (almost 12 years ago)

Accept my deepest condolences to mary Catherine`s family. She and her family lived a short distance from me. What an outstanding and giving family. God Bless all of you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers

Joan Mc Fadden (almost 12 years ago)

I was so saddened to hear of the tragic passing of one of the finest teachers I had while I was a student at Pittston Area. Ms. Petroziello was a great trigonometry teacher. She had a passion for education and really knew how to command a classroom and keep her students attention. I also enjoyed the class trips she arranged for us to Mystic Seaport, Conn. and to Washington, D.C. my junior and senior years respectively. I have fond memories of those trips and her mom joining in the fun too. God bless you Ms. Petroziello and thank you! With Deepest Sympathy, Mrs. Jackie (Borthwick) Galvin Pittston Area Class of 1992

Mrs. Jackie (Borthwick) Galvin (almost 12 years ago)

I had Ms. Petroziello for German in high school. What a sweet lady and great teacher. Always did things first rate with class and quality! God bless and deepest sympathies to her surviving family. Rest in peace Ms. Petroziello.

David Chaump (almost 12 years ago)

She was my German Teacher in high school. Great teacher, we learned German and loved it. Very nice person and a good teacher .Deep sympathy to her family.

LInda Hennigan (almost 12 years ago)

Miss Petroziello was my 9th grade Algebra class teacher. She put up with alot in that class!!! My deepest sympathy to her family.

Theresa Bryk (almost 12 years ago)

She was the very first teacher I met upon entering Pittston Area High School after attending Catholic school all my life. She was my homeroom teacher and made the transition so effortless for me. She had a sweet personality and was so kind to all her students. My sincerest sympathy to her family on her sudden loss.

Denise Decker (almost 12 years ago)

She lived near me in Pittston Junction. She was a very nice person and great teacher. My deepest sympathy.

Sharon Kridlo Tonte (almost 12 years ago)

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