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On Saturday, March 23, 2019. After a brief illness surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Podgurski; father of Debra (Ralph) Talerico of Pgh., PA, Kathleen (John) Karson of Peoria, IL, and Carol (Scott) Rybczynski of Buffalo, NY; brother of the late John (late Dorothy) Podgurski, and the late Sophie (late Henry) Kleysteuber; grandfather of Amanda (Tim) Filzen, Emily Karson, Michael Talerico, Ben (Robyn) Rybczynski, Corina (Tom) Friedrich and Carrie (Cory) Young; great-grandfather of Addison Filzen, David Friedrich, Elijah Young and Michael Talerico, Jr. Friends received Friday, 2-8 at the SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in All Saints P.N.C. Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul's P.N.C. Church, 5245 SE 112th St., Bellevue, FL 34420 or Gulfside Hospice, 5760 Dean Darry Rd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541.
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March 30, 2019
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry!
Lois and Cathy
March 29, 2019
Sorry for your loss! I always remember Mr. Podgurski smiling and happy and loving his family. alan loved talking with him. Wonderful memories. Love Alan and Marie Rybczynski
Charles Brush
March 29, 2019
Walt was a terrific individual. Great friends in high school. My condolences to his children.
Stan Kiska
March 29, 2019
We will surely miss Walter. He always seemed to have a smile and a kind word whenever we saw him. But we know that through the blessed hope we have in Jesus, dying for our sins on the cross, that we will see Walt (& Cathy) again in heaven!
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Elaine Vater-Swetkis
March 29, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Walt will be greatly missed.
March 27, 2019
May all who read about the loss of your loved one continue to share soothing word of comfort during this difficult time. hm
March 27, 2019
Sorry for your family's loss. In the days ahead, may you find comfort from the God of loyal love and in the promises found in his word. FRJ
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