Mount Carmel - Martin J. "Marty" Puchalski, 49, of 239 W. 7th Street, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Ashland on August 15, 1970, he was the son of Martin F. and Janet C. (Davies) Puchalski.

Marty was a 1989 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. He furthered his education at Pennsylvania College of Technology and worked as a HVAC technician for the Department of Welfare for the State of PA.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Carmel.

Marty was known as a kind, caring and giving person. He would make friends with everyone and anyone. He always tried his best to do right by others. Marty had demons which he fought everyday. Some battles were lost, but he never gave up. Marty taught us that no matter how many times you fall down, you can always try to get up; persevere no matter how grim the situation.

Marty is survived by his daughter, Kasey Puchalski of Shamokin; parents, Martin Puchalski and wife, Janet of Mt. Carmel; two sisters, Kim Berezovske and husband, Dirk of Blue Bell, and Jackie Dancho and husband, Dave of Numidia; a brother, Derek Puchalski and wife, Kelly of Springfield; six nephews, David Dancho, Jared Dancho, Dirk Berezovske Jr., Justin Dancho, Derek Puchalski Jr. and Ethan Puchalski; a niece, Kristen Karanikas and husband, George; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and his cat, Nutso.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Martin J. "Marty" Puchalski, 49, of 239 W. 7th Street, Mt. Carmel - Funeral Service will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangement are in care of the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 North Vine Street, Mount Carmel, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marty can be made payable to the SPCA of Central PA, 1467 Bloom Road, Danville, PA 17821. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com