Shrewsbury – Barbara (Lowder) Petroskovich, 78, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Holden, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at UMass Hospital. Barbara had a son, David J. Petroskovich, and she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Petroskovich.
She is survived by a sister, Marilyn Sturgis-Mangano of Shrewsbury; three grandchildren, Alyssa Stacey, Emily Stacey, and Caroline Stacey; and her former daughter-in-law, Sheryl Stacey and Geary Stacey. She is also survived by two nephews, Stephen F. Sturgis and his wife Shelley and Michael P. Sturgis and Constance, and nieces and nephews.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Eveleth P. and Hazel (Palmer) Lowder, and graduated from Commerce High in Worcester in 1955.
Barbara loved her home and tending to her yard and its gardens. She was a dedicated volunteer for the women’s auxiliary of the Salvation Army.
Barbara retired in 2007 from Sam’s Club in Worcester, where she worked for over 16 years as a sample hostess.
Calling hours for Barbara will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 4-6 p.m., concluding with a prayer service at 6 p.m., in the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery will be done privately.
