Anna known to her childhood family and friends as Anna Banana was born in Butler, PA and is survived by her sister Babs Genamore and brother Michael Kramer.
Anna took a chance on love when she met her husband of 45 years Mark Potwora at a drum corps show and moved to Batavia, NY. Family was everything to Anna. Her selflessness and unconditional love for her children Nicole McCulloch (and Bill) and Eric Potwora (and Andrea) were unparalleled. Family was so important that she battled and beat an un-survivable cancer so she could live on to be a caring and adoring Nana to her five grandchildren Lorelai, Molly, Natalie, Lucy and Chloe. Anna had such a giving nature. She loved shopping for presents for her family and always had to make sure they all had amazing Christmases and birthdays. That giving heart extended into the community in her jobs at the nursing home, local restaurants and UMMC.
She always talked about how grateful she was to be surrounded by family including her Aunt Shirley Zarnick, mother in law Maxine Potwora, her sister in law Beth Walsh, brother in law Greg Potwora and all her cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her love of angels was emulated in her contagious laugh, illuminating smile and heart of gold.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday February 15, 2022 at Resurrection Parish 303 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 at 10:15 am. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian will be held at the church following the visitation. A private burial at St. Joseph's cemetery will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance in Anna's memory. To leave thoughts or condolences please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, NY 14020.
