Greece: At age 78, Janet passed peacefully on August 9, 2021 at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece, NY. She was born on April 20, 1943 in Rochester, NY to the late William and Wilhemina (Lembke) Bachman. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Donald W. Petroske and her sisters Patricia Turner and Carol Jones. Survived by daughters; Lisa Petroske of Greece, Donna Palaszynski of Latham, and Beth Stanton (Jeff Faugh) of Avon; grandchildren, Donald Petroske (Shannon), Morgan (Zack) Merica, Zach Palaszynski, Bryce Stanton, Sophie Palaszynski (Destynee), Noah Petroske-Enedy; great-granddaughter Navie Merica; sister Laurie (Dan) Mavity-Sydney; aunt Rosemary Bachmann; also survived by several brother in laws and sister in laws, nieces, nephews, and friends including special friend Beth Carboni.
Janet became a widower at a very young age. She devoted her life to raising her three daughters. Family was everything to her. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved becoming a Gigi to her great-granddaughter. Her family will remember her for her delicious German potato salad, which she often made for special gatherings, and for the Christmas stockings that she made for her family. She was a very special person and will be missed by all.
A Gathering to Celebrate Janet’s Life will be held in the future. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Lisa thinking of you.God bless you and your family.
Thank you everyone
Hi Petroske Girls.
We were sorry to read of your Mom”s passing. She was a nice lady! Peace to you at this most difficult time.
Jack and Jan Bansbach, former Almay Rd. neighbors
She was a beautiful person…alot of great memories
Lisa, Donna and Beth,
So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady who raised 3 wonderful daughters!
Lynn and Don Christodaro
Dear Lisa and Donald, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Janet, she was one of the kindest people I have ever met and will be greatly missed. My prayers and sympathies go out to you and your family. May Janet rest peacefully in heaven. Love, Denise
So sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her walking you girls around the neighborhood .. always smiling ! Hang in to those memories!
I am so sorry for your loss. I got to sit and talk and laugh with Janet at family celebrations in Latham. Birthday parties, first communion, graduations…Janet was there…sometimes with Donald and Noah. A special Mother and Grandmother. May she rest in peace.
Thank you Dan
So sorry for your loss
Janet was the first one in the neighborhood that I had a conversation with. She was such a sweet and fun person. She will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Petroske Family:
Very sorry for your loss…..I knew Donny & Janet from the Almay neighborhood….Remember the good times and please give my best to The Petroske Family!