Johanna Petranchak, 93, of West Scranton, died Saturday morning at the Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. She was the widow of John “Jack” Petranchak who died April 23, 1983. Born in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Brocavitch. Johanna was educated in Clarks Summit schools, was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, the IGLWU, and was employed by Family Garment for 33 years, Linden Dress and worked as a clerk for Costas Pharmacy, South Scranton, until her full retirement. She is survived by three daughters; Geraldine Walsh (Thomas), Lake Winola, Marilyn Portanova, (Danny), Minooka, JoAnn Petranchak, West Wyoming, seven grandchildren; Debra Bastian, John and Thomas Walsh, Daniel J. and Kevin Portanova, Jeffrey and Jamie Musheno, 10 great grandchildren; Mikayla and Tyler Bastian, John, Gina, Jacob and Erin Walsh, Kasey, DJ, Tenley and Chase Portanova. Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 am in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Linden Street at Mifflin Avenue, Scranton, by the Rev Leonard A. Martin, S.J., Pastor. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Minooka. Viewing for family and friends will be on Monday, 5 to 8 pm, with a Parastas Service starting at 5 pm, in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton
