‘Spunky’ 108-year-old celebrates birthday in Ballston

Vera Punke moved to Arlington at the ripe old age of 95 to be closer to her daughter. That was 13 years ago.
Punke, who turned 108 on Tuesday, has lived through 19 presidential administrations. She was honored by the county for becoming a centenarian during the Obama administration. Wilson Blvd, which can be seen from her home at The Jefferson in Ballston, was named after the president who was in office when she was born.
A first-generation Italian immigrant who is described — accurately