RoseMary Puksar

RoseMary Puksar

RoseMary Puksar, 95, of Nesquehoning, formerly Lansford passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at Manor Care-Bethlehem. 

RoseMary was born in Nesquehoning on July 22, 1924.  

She was the daughter of the late Mary (York) and John Maurer.     

She was the widow of Francis “Frank” Puksar.  

RoseMary was a graduate of Nesquehoning High School, Class of 1942.  

She was of the Catholic faith. 

RoseMary worked as a seamstress for several local factories until her retirement. 

She enjoyed playing bingo and following current affairs, in particular politics.  Rosemary was known for her generosity and for her "famous" Southern Fried Chicken!:)

She was a member of Catholic Slovak Ladies, former PV PTA, former St. Katharine Drexel and former St. Ann’s RC Church. 

In addition to her parents and spouse, she is preceded in death by; sister Joan Knapp; sister Helen Bliss; sister Anne Albeck; sister Mary DeLasandro; sister Regina Maurer; brother Frank Maurer; brother James Maurer; brother Thomas Maurer. 

RoseMary is survived by; son Gregory Puksar of Bethlehem; son Raymond Puksar, Lansford; daughter Regina Glauder, Jim Thorpe; 2 grandsons Christopher and Daniel Puksar.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Services and internment will be private at RoseMary’s request and will be officiated by her cousin Monsignor Vincent York. Internment will take place at St. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery, Nesquehoning. 

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