Michael Alan Puhak

Michael Alan Puhak obituary, Telford, PA

Michael Alan Puhak

Michael Puhak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home on Dec. 26, 2025.
Michael Alan Puhak, age 76, of Telford, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Masteller) Puhak with whom he shared over 52 years of marriage.

Born September 21, 1949, in Hazleton PA, he was a son of the late Michael "Midge" and Margaret (Skoff) Puhak.

Michael found the new sport of disc golf once he retired and enjoyed the challenge of going to different courses with his friends. He loved visiting National Parks with Yosemite being one of his favorites. He looked forward to spending time with his two sons and loved playing with his three beautiful granddaughters.

In addition to his wife Janet, Michael is survived by his children, Blake Puhak (Leslie Saar) of Richmond, VA, and Adam Puhak (Jennifer Rittenhouse-Puhak) of Smock, PA; grandchildren Emma, Ella, and Etta Puhak; sister Maryann Colarusso (Ronald) of Fort Collins, CO; niece Lee Colarusso (John Agosta) and their son Thomas of Steamboat Springs, CO; and nephew Anthony Colarusso (Alice) and their children Scarlett, Max and Waverly of Rye NY. He is also survived by several cousins near and far.

A memorial service will take place at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home Inc., 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford, where the family will greet guests from 2:00 - 2:45 PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michael's name may be made to the Lutheran Community of Telford, 12 Lutheran Drive, Telford, PA 18969. Please write Michael Puhak in the memo line.

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