Gregory Stephen Puhalla, 69, of Mars, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, after a courageous 10-year battle with ALS.

Born March 15, 1951 in Beaver Falls, PA, he was a son of Frank Puhalla and the late Eloise Puhalla. Greg graduated from Beaver Area High School in 1969 and then received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1973, where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. Greg had a distinguished, 42-year career with IBM, excelling in sales and marketing positions throughout the United States.

He was an avid sports fan, especially of his favorite teams, Penn State and the Black and Gold of all teams Pittsburgh. Greg was an active and dedicated member of St. Kilian Parish. He loved Motown music, dancing, photography, spending time with family and he especially cherished his role as Grandpa. Greg was known as a loyal friend, a hard-worker and a generous, humble man.

In addition to his father Frank, Greg will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 45 years, Linda, and sons, Geof (Kim) and Brad Puhalla. Greg was a loving grandfather to Colin, Camryn and Caitlyn Puhalla. He is also survived by his brother, Rick (Cheryl) Puhalla; father and mother in-law, Wayne and Adrienne Pixler; and sisters in-law, Bonnie Zelenak and Cheryl (Tim) McCauley, along with five loving nieces and nephews.

A Mass to celebrate the Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 23, 2020 at 10:30 AM at St. Kilian Parish, 7076 Franklin Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver, PA.  Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, 416 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209.