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LEON PULLER Obituary

PULLER--Dr. Leon S., 90, of Linden, NJ and Morgantown, WV, April 7, 1922 - May 15, 2012. He served in the US Army and Air Force, earned his MD from Creighton School of Medicine, and practiced internal medicine devotedly for 50 years. A dedicated family man, his wit, honesty, kindness are legend. He and his wife were avid patrons of the "Met." Predeceased by parents Abraham and Anna Puller, brother Dr. Herbert Puller, sister-in-law Minnie Puller, and cherished wife of 54 years Sybil Holland Puller. Survived by loving daughter Dr. Elissa Hoffman, son-in-law Dr. Werner Pluhar, former son-in-law Dr. Donald Hoffman, and grandchildren Yonina Hoffman and Jarrett Hoffman. Funeral at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin, NJ, June 10, 11am; life celebration at Heritage Point, Morgantown, June 23, noon. In lieu of flowers, consider donation to Neuromuscular Disease Foundation.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 8, 2012.

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Philip Lanni

July 13, 2025

I remember as a child Dr.Puller especially doing home visits when I was sick. He was such a dedicated, kind man and did what was best for me. God bless you Doctor Puller wherever you are. You helped so many people. A life spent very well!

May 27, 2013

Psalm 20:1

June 25, 2012

He was our family Dr. for yrs.& made house calls too,He will be missed.

The Carvalho Family

Burnette Family

June 16, 2012

We moved to Linden in 1965 and Dr Puller was one of our first visitors when our daughter got sick and he came to our house to care for her. That was the beginning of our long relationship until his retirement. We hope he enjoyed his retirement years. He was a great doctor.

Michael Olesky

June 10, 2012

Elissa and family: Please accept my sincerest condolences regarding the passing of Dr. Puller. He was an extremely dedicated doctor who truly cared about his patients. Dr. Puller is the doctor I think of in order to gauge how good other doctors are. His picture on this guest book is just how I remember him.

The J. Bradley Family

June 9, 2012

Dr Puller you will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, at this sad and difficult time. We will always remember you. You have taken very good care of my entire family and most of all, my dad. You were so kind and a gentle person and cared for all. What a sad day, to loose such a great man! Rest in peace Dr. Puller.

Hale Sisters

June 9, 2012

Dr Puller was our family doctor for 15 years, beginning in 1960. We (my sisters & I) remember his endless office hours when after 7:00P his wife would yell down from his attached home "can I get you something to eat?" and he would say, Oh, just a hot dog. He was available 24/7. He blessed our lives and will always have a happy place in our memories.

June 9, 2012

Dr. Puller was our family doctor when I was young. He came to our house in the worst weather because I was sick with croup, and gave me a shot. Broken finger, sprained ankle, etc, were all treated in the same fashion-with some humor to put me at ease, the caring of the good doctor's hands, and the mindset that everything was going to be all right. He was a one-of-a-kind man that practiced medicine with kindness, compassion and determination. Thank you Doctor for everything! I'll never forget you. May you rest in peace.

Shirley Kornberger/Pfeifer

June 8, 2012

I had the pleasure of working for Dr Puller for 12 years as a Medical Assistant. He and Mrs Puller treated me like a member of their family! I have so many fond memories of him. Elissa, I am sorry for you loss.

Beth Sharkey-Clancy

June 8, 2012

I have the most wonderful memories of Dr Puller he was our family doctor my mom worked for answerphone exchamge way back in the day. I remember her being sick and my father calling Dr. Puller and him coming into out house and yelling Lois were are you my mom was so mad at my dad but thinking about it now it was so funny! I could go on forever with the stories so many to tell. Speaking today with my siblings we had so many fond memories he was a great man.

June 8, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 146:5.

Lynn Moore Kline

June 8, 2012

oh my...Dr. Puller took care of me from the time I was 10 years old. He was the most caring person I have ever met. Always came to the house on a moments notice. We lived right over the Roselle line. So sad...but I hope his last years were happy.

June 8, 2012

My condolences to the family as you mourn your loss. May the God of comfort grant you the strength to get through this most difficult time.

Daniel Olesky

June 8, 2012

Dr. Puller was a good man and doctor, my mother and I used to go to him ,he was the person that started me going to wildwood ,he always told us how he and Sybll used to go tere ,rest in peace.

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