Dorothy M. Petrarca

Dorothy M. (McClelland) Petrarca, 94, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.

The daughter of Frank R. and Florence E. (Niel) McClelland, she was born October 18, 1928, in McKeesport, PA.

Dorothy graduated from Commodore High School, Class of 1946. She was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, Blairsville.

Early in her life, she enjoyed bowling.

Surviving is her husband of 43 years, John V. Petrarca whom she married on December 29, 1979; four children, Brenda Brasili (Robert) of Derry Twp., Donna Jean McCracken of Blairsville, Karen Dorko (David) of Latrobe, and Joyce Sabatine (Tom) of Greensburg; three stepchildren, Richard L. Petrarca (Gretchen) of Erie, Gary S. Petrarca (Jerri) of Chester, S.C. and Susan Lee (Barry) of Blairsville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, John McClelland and Frank McClelland, a sister, Mary Spaid, a son-in-law, Butch McCrackin and the people that raised her, Walter and Pearl Ernst.

Per Dorothy’s wishes the visitation and funeral services will be private.

Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, PA.