JAMES A. PODBOY Sr. Sr.

JAMES A. PODBOY Sr. Sr. obituary

JAMES A. PODBOY Sr. Sr.

JAMES PODBOY Sr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brickman Bros. Funeral Home - Willoughby on Jul. 17, 2025.

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James A. Podboy Sr., age 71, passed away on July 16, 2025 in Willoughby. He was born on January 23, 1954 in Cleveland to the late Michael and Sophia (nee Jankowski).

Jim was an avid sports fan, who especially loved golf.

He was the beloved husband of Pamela (nee Rajcan), loving father of Jim Jr. (Angie); grandfather of Alexis and Mykaela; brother of Linda (Bob) Leskovec, Michael (Nancy), Susie (Bob) Coan, Charlene (John) McAuley, Sandy (Rick) Tami, and Lori (Jim) Stanicki; loving uncle to many nieces and nephew.

Private services will be held at a later date.

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Brickman Bros. Funeral Home - Willoughby

37433 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094

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