Laverne Jean "Bootsie" Peterson

Laverne Jean “Bootsie” Peterson, of Wheatland, Pennsylvania, peacefully transitioned from this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, while at home. She was 81.

Laverne was born May 1, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter to Henry E. Jackson & Georgia M. Matthews.

She was a 1961 graduate of Youngstown East High School.

Her dedication as a certified nurse’s assistant went beyond the scope of her job description, as she unselfishly committed over 30 years of tender care to her patients at Sharon Regional Hospital.

She was a member of the Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, Farrell, Pennsylvania. In addition, she was a “Mother” of the church. Furthermore, Laverne was also active with the Minority Health, Weed & Seed, I Lead Program, and Nursing Home Ministry at O'Brien's Memorial Health Care Center.

In her spare time, Bootsie enjoyed reading her Bible and romance novels. However, spending time with her family is what she loved the most.

Survivors include: her husband, Robert E. Peterson, who held her hand since they were married on June 15, 1968; children, Tracey L. Peterson-Banks (Henry L., III), of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, and Robert E. Peterson, II (Jill D.), of Farrell; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jacqueline McCoy (Kenneth), of Farrell, Gerald Whitman (Nancy), of Campbell, Ohio, Phillip Whitman, of Boardman, Ohio, Debra Greer, of Hermitage, and Debra North-Sommerville (Marco), of Akron, Ohio; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Sam Whitman; step-mother, Evelyn Jackson; and step-daughter, Tonya A. Wilson.

A Home Going Service to celebrate Laverne’s life will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM, in the Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with Superintendent Tyrone T. Steals officiating. Her family & friends may call from 11:00 to 12:00 PM also at the church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the church in her honor.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com 

Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Peterson was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. (330-509-3135)