Lorraine P Podgurski, June 09, 1926 — July 09, 2018

Obituary for Lorraine P Podgurski LORRAINE P. PODGURSKI Lorraine Pearl Podgurski went home to the Lord on July 9, 2018 surrounded by family and dear friends in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was 92 years old. Lorraine was born in Schenectady, New York on June 9, 1926, the daughter of Edmund and Pauline Wozniak.

She lived in upstate New York until moving to Murrells Inlet with her husband Henry Podgurski in 1987. They originally lived in Jensens and moved to Sweetwater in 1990. Lorraine worked at General Electric Co., Schenectady, New York and then in various retail stores until retiring and moving to South Carolina.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter Bonnie (Larry) Gagnon of Scotia, New York, son Larry Jankiewicz of California beloved granddaughter Danielle Gagnon and precious great-granddaughters Morgan, Madison and Mia of Gloversville, New York. Beside her parents, Lorraine was pre-deceased by her husband Henry Podgurski, brother Edmund Wozniak Jr., and granddaughter Michelle Gagnon. Lorraine’s family would like to thank Lorraine’s friends and special neighbors for “keeping an eye on her over the years”.

Thank you to Amedysis Home Care for years of nursing care and to Amedysis Hospice for their compassionate end of life care. A very special thank you to Right At Home – Home Care, especially Brea Willoughby for the amazing care and compassion given to Lorraine over the last few years. The family would like to express undying gratitude to her special caregivers Carol and Marvin West for opening their home and hearts to care for Lorraine in the last phase of her life.

Lorraine was truly blessed to have been loved and cared for by them. A memorial mass will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. Michael Church, Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Entombment will be at a later date at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna, New York.

In lieu of flowers, Lorraine’s request was that any donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Albany Office, 1 Marcus Blvd. , Suite 203, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Lorraine’s granddaughter Michelle Gagnon. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lorraine P Podgurski please visit our Sympathy Store.

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