Mary Jo (Gallagher) Petrella, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Mary Jo was born on February 26, 1936 in Westerville, OH to Raymond and Augusta Gallagher.
Mary Jo is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Paul, George, Irene and Margaret and son, John Petrella.
She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Jeff) Petrella-Koehne, Teri Petrella and Debbie (Bruce) Burton; grandchildren, Ryan Koehne, Emily Burton, Kristin Koehne, Luke Burton and Joey Koehne; great-grandchild, Sebastian; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Mary Jo was a graduate from St. Mary's of the Springs Girls Academy and was an avid fan of Notre Dame Football.
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Newcomer Funeral, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231 followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio Health Hospice, 180 E. Broad St. Fl 32 Columbus, OH 43215 in Mary Jo's honor.