Andrew Michael Petrilla
Born November 30, 1907 in Homer City, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. He was the third oldest child to Johan Petrilla and Juliana Alice Minarcik.
Description
Andrew was of average build who stood about 5 foot 5 1/2 inches in height. He had brown, wavy hair and blue eyes.
Early Years
Education
Andrew's formal education was completed by the eigth grade.
Religion
Andrew was baptized into the Catholic faith.
Family Years
Married Mary Martha Timko November 23, 1933 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had three children: two boys - Paul Albert and John David and one girl - Elizabeth Jane.
The couple would have eventually have ten children;
- Elizabeth Jane Petrilla
- Paul Albert Petrilla
- John David Petrilla
Residences
During the Andrew's years in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, he lived with his family in a total of five house, rented or owned, on the southwest side of the city..
- 755 Fourth Street
- 978 Palmyra Road SW
- 815 Fifth Street
- 1453 Oak Street SW
- 2488 Bazetta Road NE in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio
Working Years
Employed as a slitter operator at Brainard Steel Division, Sharon Steel Corporation. He was previously employed at Thomas Steel Corp in 1935
Personal Life
He loved gardening and fishing.
Death
Andrew died from a heart attack on August 12, 1996 at Glenview Manor Nursing Home in Mineral Ridge, Trumbull County, Ohio. He was buried on August 14, 1996 at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio.