Francis Marie Puskar

Frances M. Puskar of United Passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Frances was born June 1, 1924, the daughter of Stanislaus and Frances Ostrosky Golkosky. She was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Church of Mammoth and member of St. Florian’s. She was active in St. Florian’s Rosary Altar Society and Court St. Florian’s Catholic Daughters of America. She retired from Latrobe hospital where she worked as a messenger for 13 years. Prior to this, she worked at St. Anne Home where she spent the last 2 ½ years of her life. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Frank Puskar, Sr.; loving son Frank Puskar, Jr.; infant children Marie, Eugene, and Patty; great grandson August Valentine Puskar; sister Helen Adamrovich; brothers Joseph Golkosky and Ray Golkosky. She was also preceded in death by her loving niece and nephews Susanne Malesky, Regis Adamrovich, and Thomas Adamrovich for whom she lovingly served as their guardian. She is survived by her cherished grandchildren: grandsons Stephen and Sandra (Lohr) Puskar of Acme, Stanley and Monica (Klejka) Puskar of Latrobe, Frank and Kim (Nagy) Puskar of Weltytown, Gerald and Kathy (Thomas) Puskar of Acme, and Joseph and Marcie (Wisneski) Puskar of United; great grandchildren Noah and Kellen Puskar, Alyse Puskar (and fiancé Drew Clausen), Kyle Puskar, Rachel Thomas, Katlyn Puskar, Andrew Puskar, Hanna Dillon, Madalyn Puskar, Nathan Puskar, Lexi Puskar, Sophia Dillon; great-great grandson Declan; niece Sylvia (Bill) Hutira whom she served as guardian, sister-in-law Margaret Golkosky, and numerous other wonderful nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Friday in the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, 2245 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Norvelt. Vigil prayers will take place on Friday. Her funeral mass is 9:30 am on Saturday in St. Florian Catholic Church, United with transfer prayers at 8:45 in the funeral home, Rev. John A. Sedlak Celebrant, Interment to follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. The family wishes to personally thank the staff of St. Anne’s whom all lovingly cared for her adding humor compassion, and friendship as part of her extended family. The family also wishes to thank Heartland Hospice for their compassionate support of our beloved “Nan.” In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations sent to St. Anne Home, 685 Angela Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601.