Elizabeth M. Kowatch passed away June 11, 2016. Elizabeth was a former member of Forty Martyrs Church in Trauger, PA, long time member of St. Patrick's Church in Clayville, NY and communicant of Lady of the Rosary in New Hartford, NY.

Elizabeth was born in Trauger, PA, the daughter of the late John and Helen Puskar. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Raymond; brother, Michael (Marlene) Puskar of Fredericksburg, VA; children, Mary Lou (Daryl) Daze of Hartland, WI, Ray (Patty) Kowatch, Port Ewen, NY and Nancy Kowatch, Cortland NY; grandchildren Olivia and Joshua, several nieces and nephews, and her family dogs, Buddy, Dino, and Nissa.

Elizabeth is predeceased by her brothers, Donald (Julie) Puskar and John (Virginia) Puskar.

Friends are asked to consider a donation to the Utica Rescue Mission, New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department, or Trauger Volunteer Fire Department in honor of Elizabeth.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Trauger, PA.

Elizabeth's family would like to express special thanks to the nurses and care attendants at Faxton St. Lukes Hospital for their care and compassion to Elizabeth and her family.

Arrangements under the guidance of the John L. Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks, NY. To send an on-line message of sympathy www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com