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Gail A. (Pothier) Podkowka, age 66 passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Baystate Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. Gail was born in Ware on October 31, 1958, daughter of the late Robert W. Pothier and Irene (Zadroga) Pothier and was raised and educated in West Warren. She was employed for many years at the former William E. Wright Company. Gail is survived by her husband, Jack Podkowka, her brothers Wayne and Glenn Pothier. Gail was predeceased by her parents Robert and Irene and her sister, Susan M. Desrosiers. Cremation took place in Springfield Cemetery & Crematory. Per Gail's request, there will not be any other services. Cebula Funeral Home of Ware is assisting Jack with the final arrangements. For an Online Guestbook, please visit: www.cebulafuneralhome.com.
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