Margaret M. Podgurski

Margaret E. Podgurski, age 94, of Austinburg, passed away December 12, 2011 at the Austinburg Nursing Home. She was born July 20, 1917 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of John C. and Maria (McFall) Diltz. Margaret married Marion S. Podgurski on April 23, 1938. They were previous residents of Brunswick, OH. Margaret has been a resident of the Austinburg Nursing Home since May of 2002. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Marion; infant daughter, Kathleen; granddaughter, Kathy; 2 brothers, John and Frank Diltz; and 3 sisters, Connie Butler, Olive Kurlac, and Ruth Shannon. Margaret is survived by 3 adult children; Myron (Wanda) Podgurski of Cary, IL; Carol Bradshaw of Newbury, OH; and Margaret (Robert) Ashba of Roaming Shores, OH. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. Margaret and her husband, Marion, were great polka dancers and especially enjoyed the musical polka artists, Johnny Vadnal and Frankie Yankovic. She was an avid news watcher of current events and pursued civic opportunities in which she strongly believed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Harbor Light Hospice, 734 C Alpha Dr., Highland Hts., OH 44143. Margaret’s calling hours will be 10 AM to 12 PM on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, OH 44231. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery in Brunswick, OH