Mabel Loraine Podany (1929-2024)

Mabel Loraine Podany, 94, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2024. She was born on July 10th, 1929 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Charles Halowell and Wilda (Kennedy) Halowell. In addition to her parents, Mabel was preceded in death by her sister Louise Vonstein and brother Charles Halowell.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Edward C. Podany, her son Keith Ramsey (Ursula), daughter Cathy Magestro, step-daughters Vicky Bardell (Steve), Lisa Royster (Berkley), step-son Edward Podany, sisters Mary Burdar and Nina Valise and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mabel was a senior accountant at Stone & Webster Engineering from 1973 to 1985. She was known for her impeccable skills and dedication to her career.

She was a proud member of the Woodlawn Chapter #164 Oder of the Eastern Star and worshipped at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa, where she found solace and community.

Mabel was a warm, wonderful wife, sister, mother and grandmother who enjoyed attending church, cooking, baking, gardening, flower arranging and both watching and feeding the birds in her yard.

A viewing will be held on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Members of Woodlawn Chapter OES will conduct a service at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

Mabel will be deeply missed by her loving husband Ed and all that knew and loved her.