Brandon M. Puskarcik Sr., 41

NORTH JACKSON…Brandon M. Puskarcik, Sr., age 41 passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Brandon was born February 15, 1983 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of David and Juanita (Gonzalez) Puskarcik .

Brandon was a 2001 graduate of Chaney High School. He graduated from YSU with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. He was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area.

Brandon married the love of his life, the former Themelina Tsikouris on July 26, 2008.

He worked at First Energy since 2006, most recently in the Engineering Dept. Coach Puskarcik enjoyed  his first season as middle school head coach. He assisted the middle school team during the 2023 season, and had been coaching football for 5 years while being an integral part of the Jackson-Milton Gridiron program. He was excited to work with the student athletes continuing to develop their skills, confidence and discipline.  Brandon also coached baseball for many years.

Brandon loved doing volunteer work with his wife and helping the community. He enjoyed his vacations to Myrtle Beach and spending time with family and friends. He cherished his wife, his  children and the time he spent with them and his family. He enjoyed working in his garage and yard and was often on his tractor. Brandon will be remembered for how he said "Family and No Big Deal."

Brandon will be deeply missed and always remembered by his wife, Melina; his children. Jasena and Brandon Jr.: his mother Juanita (Michelle Zorella); his father David (Marie) Puskarcik; his brother, David (Tracey) Puskarcik; mother and father-in-law, Nick and Alfreda Tsikouris; sisters and brothers in law, Grace and Brian Papini, Theresa and Michael Van Such, John and Christian Tsikouris, Jimmy and Natalie Tsikouris, Nikitas and Kenzi Tsikouris; nieces and nephews, David III, Gabriel, Brooke, Niko, Mikey, Nicky, Alexa, Christina, Athena, Everly, Noah, Mariah, Nick, Demi, Harper, Kayson, Randy; Professor turned very close friend, Donald Slanina; many aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Amara Puskarcik; paternal grandparents, Patricia and Chester Puskarcik; maternal grandparents, Hartsena and Miguel Gonzalez; aunts and uncles, Eddie, Elaine, and Frankie Gonzalez.

The Puskarcik family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and will receive friends and family on Sunday, December 15,2024 from 1-4pm at the funeral home. Calling hours will be again on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 10-10:45a.m. at St. Michael's Byzantine Church in Campbell followed by a Divine Liturgy in the church at 11am officiated by the Very Rev. Father Kevin Marks.