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Diana Kost Obituary
Born on January 30, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and E. Jean Feldman Puhala.
She was married to Steven Kost and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2003.
Retired, Diana had been employed at the former DuBois Regional Medical Center, now Penn Highlands DuBois, as an LPN, from 1982 until her retirement in 2017. She was a parishioner at Trinity Lutheran Church in DuBois. Diana was an emergency medical technician spanning decades with both the Brockway and the Sykesville ambulance associations. Diana also loved all animals, owning many dogs and regularly donating to many animal shelters and service organizations. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Traci (Mike) McGillicuddy of Annadale, VA; a son, David Town of Cranberry Twp, PA; sisters, Ruth Joy Keister and Peggy Thompson, both of Brockway; and brothers, George (Sandy) Puhala and Joseph (Frances) Puhala, also both of Brockway; five grandchildren: Julian Town, Nicholas Town, Katie McGillicuddy, Michael McGillicuddy and Neve McGillicuddy.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Gregory Allen Town; and a brother, Tommy Puhala.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. in Brockway. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13 also at the funeral home, with Rev. Terry Felt officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery in Sykesville. Donations in memory of may be made to the Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.
Online condolences may be left at csfhinc.com.
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John Weirick
March 3, 2026
I just found out about Diana's passing we went to school at brockway. To the family sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful person.
Tracy Deasey
February 13, 2026
To Diana's family,
I knew Diana when we were both employed at Penn Highlands and volunteering as EMT's. She was always kind and caring to her patients. She was also very pleasant to work with. You have my prayers and deepest condolences.
Marcy farmery
February 12, 2026
Thoughts and prayers to the family, Diana was such a wonderful resident and very much loved by all
Robbie
February 10, 2026
Such a wonderful person. I am honored to have known her. She was like a second mother to me and was a partner on many ambulance calls. Rest easy my friend.
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Denise Laukitis
February 10, 2026
Our deepest sympathy to Diana´s family. She was a wonderful caring lady and we were happy to spend so much time with her and Steve. She will be missed. Rest in peace Diana, you and Steve are together again.
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Terry and Denise Laukitis
Sykesville
Lexi
February 6, 2026
Rest easy sweet girl. Love you forever and ever
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