DEBORAH (ENGBER) PUCHRIK

Sept. 14, 2012 CONCORD, MA - Deborah (Engber) Puchrik, 62, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012, at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Andrew S. Puchrik, and her son, Alexander S. Puchrik. Born in South Bend, Indiana, on June 6, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Evelyn J. (Barthelmas) Engber.

She graduated from South Bend Washington High School and attended Indiana University in Bloomington, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Service and a Master's Degree in Adult Education.

Deborah was a longtime resident of Concord, Massachusetts, where for many years she worked as a Computer Engineer for Digital Equipment Corporation. Deborah loved sports and particularly enjoyed watching and supporting all of her son's sporting events, including soccer and baseball. During her spare time she enjoyed swimming, photography, reading and music. During her extended illness Deborah was always kind, positive and, most of all, appreciative of all the love and support her family and friends offered during these most recent and difficult years.

Besides her husband and son, she is survived by her brothers, Michael Engber (Cheryl) of Bloomington, Indiana, and Daniel Engber (JoAnn) of Shipshewana, Indiana; her sister, Deanna Engber of Austin, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, September 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA 01742. Contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 18, 2012.

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