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Mary Puchstein Obituary

PUCHSTEIN Mary Elizabeth (Radack) Puchstein, 84, of Worthington, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008 in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born on December 30, 1923 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Niles and Carrie Radack. She was involved with the Columbus Museum of Arts and was the founder of Creative Cuisine, a premier catering company. She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Harold O. Puchstein; one son, Harold Puchstein Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and one sister, Gloria Cabrel of Columbus. She was preceded by her parents. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is be served by the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 5, 2008.

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Suzanne Berry

October 13, 2008

Harold, I'm sorry to hear that Mary passed on. Marietta told me of her illness and I was planning to come visit when I was in Columbus.My son-in-law is from Springfield and has relatives there. Hope you are well.

Helen Gersi

October 10, 2008

On behalf of the volunteers of the Worthington Thrift Shop who remember that she was one of the founding members, please accept our condolences on Mary's passing. Her early efforts over 40 years ago have done so much to fight cancer and assist those who are suffering from its effects. Originally our proceeds went to the American Cancer Society, but for the last three years the proceeds have been given to the Columbus Cancer Clinic which assists persons with active cancer in the Central Ohio area. She would be proud to see the results of her early work.

HELEN GERSI, President
Worthington Thrift Shop

Cynthia Pavey Rieth

October 6, 2008

Harold and Harold, so sorry to hear about Mary, she was my first boss, giving me my first job at Creative Cuisine. I learned so much from her and had such a good time - over 30 years ago! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.

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