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Henry Podpora Obituary

Podpora, Henry W.

Dec 9, 2025

Beloved husband of Marcia (Kurczek); Dear father of Maria (Patrick) Walker. Loving grandfather of Morgan (Ramon) Vazquez, Conor and Caitlin. Brother of Edward (late Claire) Podpora, Joanie (late Paul) Wilczewski and the late Rita (late Henry) Kurnik. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday December 12th from 4-7PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3155 Orchard Park Rd., 716-675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday December 13th at 10:00AM at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 950 Losson Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Please assemble at church. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com

Published by Buffalo News on Dec. 11, 2025.

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