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Doris Puskarich Obituary

Doris Constance "Connie" Puskarich, 79, of Washington, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, while in the loving care of her husband in Washington. She was born January 29, 1945, in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Albert Richard and Doris Idell Weinzen. Connie was a 1962 graduate of Bentleyville High School and worked at the Social Security Administration until she retired in 2000. In her free time, Connie enjoyed gardening, touring old homes, drawing, stained glass, and she was a master gardener and a member of the Martha Washington Garden Club. She was a caring mother and loved her three grandchildren with all of her heart. On August 24, 1963, in Bentleyville, Connie married the love of her life, Robert F. Puskarich, who survives her. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Loretta A. (Matthew) Riley of West Chester; a brother, Rick (Judy) Weinzen of Bentleyville; two sisters, Patty Bradwell of Gloversville, N.Y., and Debra (Brad) Naddeo of Bentleyville; three grandchildren, Jordan, Paige and Sean Riley; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased is a brother, Robert Weinzen. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, in the Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 22, in Saint Hilary Church of Saint James Parish, 320 Henderson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhilfh.com. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, Andrew C. Piatt, director.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2024.

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Judith Puskarich, Dunlap

August 20, 2024

You have always been in my thoughts and prayers. Both of you . We graduate in 62. You married my cousin Bob. We were always good friends. I will always remember you and the good times we had together so many years ago in Fl.

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August 20, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Debbie naddeo

August 19, 2024

Connie was a wonderful person very intelligent her classmates always told me she always had a book in her hand she was the smartest in her graduating class. She was a great big sister and also my godmother. We had are hard times but I never stopped respecting her and loving her I hope you are flying with the angels.we will meet again I don't know where I don't know when but we will meet again . Love u forever and always your baby sister deb

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