Elmer R. Puskarich, age 87, of Uniontown, PA., passed away on Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Laurel Ridge Nursing Facility, Uniontown, Pa.

He was born on October 16, 1926 in Uniontown, Pa. a son of Anthony "Tony" and Martha (Gerloff) Puskarich.

He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Ann L. (Skovira) Puskarich, an infant son Elmer Robert Puskarich, a sister Frances Shandorf and a brother Paul Puskarich.

Elmer was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory are his children; Maureen A. Elias and her husband Thomas P. with whom he made his home, Richard L. Puskarich and wife Lorianne; grandchildren Richard C. Puskarich and wife Karen, Jennifer M. Johnson and husband Curt, their children Abigail and Brandon, and their mother Helen Puskarich, a brother Anthony Puskarich, He was also survived by his grand puppies Holly & Honey Boy.

Friends will be received in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, PA., on Friday April 4, 2014 from 2-9 PM and on Saturday April 5, 2014 until 12 noon, the hour of service with Pastor Barry Witt officiating.

Interment will be private in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, PA.

Many thanks to Pish Medical Associates and the staff of Laurel Ridge Nursing Facility especially his special friend Alma.