Laverne Petrucka, age 96, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully Monday, September 16, 2024, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home in Rutherfordton.

Laverne was born on October 17, 1927, in Hillside, New Jersey to the late Frank Debus and the late Estelle Debus. In addition to her parents Laverne was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Schwarz.

Survivors include Laverne's children, Donna Franceschi (the late Henry), Bonnie Petrucka, and Nancy Allen (Craig McKenzie), Russell Petrucka (Nancy), her sister, Joan Kanwisher of New Jersey, her loving grandchildren, Pamela Foley (Jeffrey), Jennifer Franceschi, Christopher Petrucka (Leah), and Briana McKenzie, and one great-grandchild, Hayes Petrucka.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Friday, September 20, 2024, at First United Methodist Church sanctuary. The funeral service will be at First United Methodist Church, Rutherfordton at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 20, 2024, with Reverend Dr. In-Young Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.