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Joseph S. Katruska

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Joseph S. Katruska
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Joseph S. Katruska

Joseph S. Katruska, 77, of Waynesburg, died Friday, October 28, 2022, in the Donnell House, Washington.

He was born October 18, 1945, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Joe and Laura Kowalczyk Katruska.

Joe was a 1963 graduate of Beth-Center High School and Respiratory Therapy School at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He had worked as a respiratory therapist, a coal miner and custodian in the Central Greene School District.

Joe served in the Pennsylvania National Guard in Waynesburg.

He was a member of Oakview United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post #330 and the Moose Lodge #461.

Joe coached Little League baseball, wrestling, and men’s softball. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends.

On June 1, 1973, he married Jeanne F. Miller, who survives.

Also surviving are four children, Joseph (Rachelle) Katruska of Clarksville, Jeffrey (Erica) Katruska of Pittsburgh, Josh (Amy) Katruska of Pittsburgh, and Pamela Ann Katruska of Ft. Myers, Fla.; five grandchildren, Jillian Katruska, Jacob Katruska, Joelle Katruska, Isaac Brignoni and Mason Brignoni; and a brother, Thomas (Cindy) Katruska of Richeyville.

Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 31, in the Behm Funeral Home, 182 W. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, with Pastor Susan Hoover officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Oakview Methodist Church, 160 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370; or the Humane Society of Greene County, 183 Jefferson Road Waynesburg, PA 15370.

Condolences may be expressed at www.behmfh.com.

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