Joan A. Podkowka

Hawkinsville- Joan A. (Griffith) Podkowka, 70, of Williams Road, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Rome Memorial Hospital. A native and life resident of Hawkinsville, Joan was born on the Wengert Road, on December 10, 1949, a daughter of George M. and Bernice LaQuay Griffith. She graduated from Adirondack Central School, Boonville, with the Class of 1970. Thereafter Joan was employed at N.M. Sargeant Chair Factory, and at Ethan Allen Furniture Co., both of Boonville, before many years of employment as a custodian at the Forestport Elementary School. A marriage to Joseph E. Podkowka, ended in divorce. Joan greatly enjoyed putting puzzles together, crocheting and mowing her lawn. For many years she was a companion of Douglas Pfendler, who died on January 30, 2004. She is survived by two sons and one daughter in law, James M. (Nicole Lee) Podkowka, Boonville, Joseph E., Jr., Boonville; grandchildren, Riley M. Podkowka and Madison R. Podkowka, Kennedy Faith Podkowka and one great granddaughter, Paisley Faith Podkowka; sisters, Betty (Floyd) Hough, McKeever, Joan's twin sister, Jean Hazel Salmon, Boonville; one brother, Frederick "Jim" Griffith, Hawkinsville; also surviving are a special niece Rebecca Hough and nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by sisters, Ruth Faber and Bernice Wahl. Her funeral will be private at the convenience of her family at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. Boonville with interment in Boonville Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Boonville Fire Company Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 164, Boonville, NY 13309