John E. “Spit” Petruney
John E. “Spit” Petruney, formerly of Tiona, entered into rest on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Bradford. The first son born to George “Pico” Petruney and Barbara (Vertilla) Petruney on July 7, 1939 in Kane, PA. He graduated Sheffield High School in 1957, quickly joined the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nevada. After being discharged from active duty he served in the Air Force Reserves from 1960 to 1963. John served as an autopilot repair mechanic until 1961. After Honorable Discharge, moved back to Sheffield, he was employed as Sylvania until ...