Barbara Petasnick Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara Petasnick in Atlanta, Georgia, who passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 89. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ida Haft and Morrie Haft; her brother Richard; and her son-in-law Alon. She is survived by: her spouse Jerry Petasnick of Sheboygan; her daughters, Sheri Panovka and Laura Petasnick Berkey; her sister Carol Slavin; her grandsons, Alex and Oren Panovka; and her son-in-law Adam Berkey. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom (https://congregationbethshalomnorthbrook.shulcloud.com) in Northbrook, Ill., or Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Atlanta.
