Richard F. Puskavich, 82 of Ellsworth, PA passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at UPMC Washington Hospital.

He was born November 30, 1942 in Bentleyville, PA a son of the late Anthony and Emily Potoczny Puskavich.

After his graduation from Bentleyville High School in 1960, Richard entered the U.S. Army serving from 1961 to 1964. For his service he received the Good Conduct Medal, Marksman (Rifle) and Expert (Carbine) Medals.

He was employed with Beth Energy/Consol Bethlehem Mines Corp. with over 42 years of service where he held various positions retiring in 2008 as Director of Human Resources.

Richard was a lifelong member of the Bentleyville United Methodist Church.

Fishing, golfing old Westerns and military movies were some of his hobbies. Spending time with family is what he enjoyed most.

Surviving are two children, Richard Puskavich Jr. of Ellsworth, PA and Lori Kirsch (Joel) of Canonsburg, PA; two grandchildren, Tanner and Rylee Kirsch; two siblings, James Puskavich (Darlene) of Ellsworth, PA and Kathleen Durko (Terry) of Canonsburg, PA; several nieces and nephews.

Decease are his wife of 52 years Donna Lee Puskavich and an infant sister.

Friends will be received Sunday from 1 to 5 PM in the Greenlee's Bentleyville Funeral Home, 619 Main St. Bentleyville, PA where Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11 AM with Rev. James W. Kimmel officiating. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. On online guestbook is available www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.