Chester J. “Chet” Petrosewitz, of Coudersport, PA

Chester J. “Chet” Petrosewitz, of Coudersport, PA died Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport.

Born in Austin, PA, Chet was son of Joseph and Elizabeth Pomenter Petrosewitz. On April 22, 1974 in Eldred, PA he married Joanne Thielges who survives.

Chet graduated from Coudersport High School. After graduation Chet did a variety of jobs including pipeline welder for Abbott Gas Company in Wharton, working on the Coudersport flood canal and building his own home nights and weekends. He was a building contractor for many years. In 1959 he began C & L Ford Sales in Coudersport. In 1965 he began Chet’s Motor Sales, which he operated for 35 years. Chet loved to hunt, fish and especially liked to work in his woodworking shop at his house.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two stepsons, Carl M. (Paula) Weimer of Tyrone, PA, and Gary A. Weimer of Ketchikan, AK, one sister, Wanda Reed of Coudersport, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Thomas Petrosewitz, Stanley Petrosewitz, and Anthony Petrosewitz, and two sisters, Helen Douty and Mary Anne Walters.

Friends may call from 6-8pm Monday, September 7, 2009 at the Fickinger Funeral Home of Coudersport and on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00am at the funeral home at which funeral and committal services will be held with the Reverend James Campbell, pastor of St. Eulalia Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Port Allegany.

Memorial contributions in Chet’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.