PODHINY
Maria R. (nee Romano) Podhiny, age 78, passed away on March 27, 2025 at her home in Downingtown, PA after living with ALS for 18 months.
She was born in Philadelphia in 1946 to Theresa (Cerrone) and Joseph Romano, and graduated from West Catholic High School. After marrying her husband George Podhiny, Jr. in 1971, their family grew with two sons while they lived in Yeadon, PA. In 1987, they moved their family to a new home, in a much more open setting, in the Downingtown area. She later worked in the administrative departments of several churches and professional offices, her last position being at Mutual Boiler Re in Malvern, PA. Maria enjoyed a number of hobbies, including flower gardening, reading, cooking Italian foods, baking pizzelles, and crocheting scarfs, hats, mittens, and slippers.
She is predeceased by her husband, George, and her brother, Joseph Romano. She is survived by her sons, David A. (Rebecca) and John J. (Jill), and her eight loving grandchildren, Tyler, Katie, Abby, Kylie, Olivia, Emily, George, and Colette.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday April 3, from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM, followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, in the Chapel at the DAnjolell Memorial Home of Frazer: 392 Lancaster Ave. Frazer, PA 19355. Interment will follow at the nearby Philadelphia Memorial Park.
Contributions in Maria’s memory may be made to the ALS Association at https://www.als.org/
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