Wanda Rudat-Palmer Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wanda Rudat-Palmer of Westfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 20, 2026 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alexander Nagorka and Wladislawa Nagorka (Piekarska); her husband Earl R. Palmer; her former husband Donald C. Rudat; and her daughter Laurie Nelson.

She is survived by: her children, Ronald A. Rudat (Virginia) of Attleboro, Jane Dobrowski (Richard) of South Hadley and Donna Yetton (Curtis) of Westfield; her stepson Terry Palmer; and her grandchildren, Tristan Rudat, James Rudat, Richard Dobrowski, Melanie Reidy, Justin Nelson, Christopher Nelson, Nathan Yetton and Amanda Duncan. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Wanda's name may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.