Ann Podobensky
Ann Podobensky, 96, of Highfield, Butler, died at Avow Hospice in Naples, Fla., on Wednesday following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Born Sept. 4, 1921, in Lyndora, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Irene Kopach Zanicky.
She was a hard worker who loved to cook, bake and garden. One of her favorite things to do was put up her extensive Christmas display each year.
Mrs. Podobensky was a very active member of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lyndora.
She was retired from Pullman Standard as a welder.
Surviving are her children, Greg Sr. (Vicky) Podobensky, Gayle (the late David) Krisher, Mary Ann (Paul) Kowalik, Daniel Podobensky and Kenny (Patty) Podobensky; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry Podobensky; her son, Gene; and seven brothers and one sister and their spouses.
PODOBENSKY — Friends of Ann Podobensky, who died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler. A Parastas service will take place at 6:30 p.m. from the funeral home.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 610 Hansen Ave., Lyndora, with the Rev. Douglas Lorance officiating.Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, weather permitting.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
