Marion Heights - Francis R. Petruskevich, 89, of 550 North St., passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family.

Born in Mount Carmel on December 14, 1930, the son of the late Joseph V. and Frances (Socoloskie) Petruskevich.

Francis was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army serving in Japan during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge from the service, Francis attended and graduated from the Pennsylvania Police Academy in Hershey. He was a PA State Trooper who earned the title of Corporal last stationed at the Frackville barracks until his retirement.

On September 13, 1958, in Holy Cross Church, he married the late Anna R. Rusinko, who preceded him in death on June 24, 2016.

Francis was a member of the Patronage of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Marion Heights, a life member of Marion Heights Fire Co., American Legion in Kulpmont, and the Retired State Police Association of PA.

Francis is survived by four nephews, Reverend Mark Fesniak of Minersville, Joseph Fesniak of Marion Heights, Joseph Rusinko and wife, Marie of Levitown, and Dr. Henry Fesniak of Danville; four nieces, Doreen Kushner of Coal Twp., Judith Bucher and husband, Ron of Ashland, Dorothy Davis of NJ, and Barbara Crecco and husband, Ron of  NC; as well as many great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Francis was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph C. Petruskevich; a nephew, Leonard Rusinko and wife, Louise; and a nephew-in-law, Bertrum Davis.

Francis R. Petruskevich, 89, of 550 North St., Marion Heights - Divine Liturgy will be on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the Patronage of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, 145 Melrose St., Marion Heights, with Rev. Mykola Ivanov and nephew Rev. Mark Fesniak officiating. Burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg. Viewing will be held prior to the service from 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. with Panakhyda at 9:15 a.m. in the    C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 1053 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, John W. Minnig, supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Patronage of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, c/o Transfiguration Church, 303 N. Shamokin St., Shamokin, 17872.. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com .