Jun 7, 2021

Josephine Zavatchen, 94, of Richeyville, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Premier Washington Health Center, Washington, after a lengthy illness.

She was born April 17, 1927, in California, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Petrek Gallik.

Josephine was a 1937 graduate of California High School.

Mrs. Zavatchen was employed by Nemacolin Country Club where she operated the chalet, retiring in 1992.

Mrs. Zavatchen was a lifetime member of the Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, Richeyville Campus, where she was an active member of the Catholic Daughters and a member of the Ladies Guild.

Josephine enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting.

Surviving is her son and caretaker, Steven J. Zavatchen of Richeyville; two grandchildren, Edward S. Zavatchen (Haley) of Kennerdell and Richard J. Zavatchen (Cristina) of Philadelphia; one great-granddaughter, Zoey Elizabeth Zavatchen; daughter-in-law, Judith Zavatchen of Pittsburgh; two sisters-in-law, Joanne Gallik of Florida and Rose Gallik of Texas.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, is a son, Edward R. Zavatchen, who died August 30, 2010; four brothers, Leonard, John, Albert and William Gallik; one sister, Elizabeth Gallik.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in the John B, Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where prayers will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in the Richeyville Campus of the St. Katharine Drexel Parish, with Rev. Edward Yuhas officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Coal Center. Guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.