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Wanda Póltawska
1921 - 2023
Wanda Póltawska
1921 - 2023
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BORN
1921
DIED
2023
Wanda Póltawska Obituary
Wanda Póltawska was a Polish doctor and author who was tortured in medical experiments by the Nazis, and later went on to befriend the future Pope John Paul II (1920–2005).
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RR
November 10, 2023
Truly an amazing women. Her heartbreaking experience but strong determination is such an inspiration to so many. May God be with the Poltawska family to help them to endure their time of loss. So very sorry for your loss.
Karin DiPiazza
November 9, 2023
Condolences for the loss of this brave woman.
Randy Gilmore
November 9, 2023
Wanda I have no doubt God has his arms wrapped around your soul for eternity. One never knows the true impact of a life such as yours truly remarkable God bless you and your loved ones.
Katherine Bell
November 8, 2023
Salutations to one of the great souls who faced down extreme adversity with courage, then made a virtue of it - an example to all of us lesser beings.
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