Christine Peterson, 62, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011, at her home embraced by her family. She was born on August 31, 1949, in Meadville, a daughter of Bobo and Dolores (Hoderny) Pruskowski.

Christine was a 1967 graduate of St. Agatha's High School in Meadville and graduated from Shippensburg University in Business Education. She was a homemaker with a passion and talent in hand-painted woodcrafts and accessories, which can be found in homes across the country. Some of her other passions were gardening, journaling, smooth jazz, cooking, coffee, and organizing. Her love of traveling has provided her with an appreciation of beauty in places such as Emerald Isle, NC, the Adirondack Mountains, and the West Coast. Also, she loved going to shows at Mt. Gretna Theatre and was an avid Hershey Bears hockey fan. Her greatest passion of all was spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.

She was deeply devoted to her family and was preceded in death by her father, Bobo Pruskowski, husband, Dwight R. Peterson and grandson, Landon R. Peterson.

She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey R. Peterson (and his wife, Amy) of Mars and Zachary T. Peterson (and his wife, Renee) of Avon, Ohio; two grandchildren, Madelyn and Carter Peterson of Mars; her companion, Bernie Campanella of Middletown; her sisters, Sandra Budzbanowski and Gladys McAlevy of Meadville; her brother, Bud Pruskowski of Warren; her mother, Dolores (Hoderny) Pruskowski of Meadville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

She is remembered for her radiant smile, her cheerful disposition, and her selfless generosity and kindness. She took great pride and enjoyment in her meticulously manicured home, yard and gardens. Her slogan for life was "Live, Laugh, Love".

Visiting hours will be held at the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle on Wednesday, September 14, from 3 to 6:00 p.m. immediately followed by a Memorial Service with the Rev. Keith A. Searfoss officiating. There will be a Memorial Gathering at the Comfort Suites, 10 S. Hanover St. immediately after the service for friends and family to share stories and celebrate her life. Memorial contributionsmay be made to Odyssey Hospice, 4660 Trindle Rd., Suite 204, Camp Hill, PA 17011.