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

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

Josephine was a 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, PA and Richard J. Zavatchen (Cristina) of Philadelphia, PA; one great-granddgaughter, Zoey Elizabeth Zavatchen; daughter-in-law Judith Zavatchen of Pittsburgh, PA; 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 Tuesday June 8, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00PM in the John B, Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd, 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where Prayers will be offered Wednesday June 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM 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, PA.  On Line Guestbook and Personal Condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.