Joan M. Podenak Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan M. Podenak (Norwich, New York), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan left this world on January 31, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband George Podenak; her son Gary L. Podenak of Oklahoma; her parent Ann Buttenschon (McGinley); her stepfather Louis Buttenschon; her grandmother Ada McGinley; and her brother Leo McGinley.
She is survived by: her daughters, Sandy Gill (David) of Spicewood, Pam Nesbitt (John) of Plymouth and Kim Prevost (Paul) of Clifton Park; her daughter-in-law Perri Podenak (Boner); her grandchildren, Shaun Podenak (Carolina) of Florida, Craig Podenak (Toni) of Oklahoma, Sarah Latham (Jeff) of Texas, Tiffany Selhay of Alaska, Katherine Haskett (Drew) of California, Maddison Prevost of New York, Noah Prevost of New York, Tristan Prevost of New York and Collin Nesbitt of Texas; her sister Marian Tyler of New York; and her siblings-in-law, John Podenak and Catherine Podenak of Norwich. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Kimmy's Kitty Corner, 12 Notch Lane, Eagle Bridge, New York 12057 (Kimberly Hartnett - Venmo: @Kimmys-Kitty-Corner), St. Jude Place Children's Research Hospital/ALSAC, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, City Church, 97 Silver Street, Norwich, New York 13815, or the Norwich Family YMCA, 68 North Broad Street, Norwich, New York 13815.
