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Official Obituary of

Richard Alan Powell

November 24, 1935 ~ January 16, 2021 (age 85) 85 Years Old

Richard Powell Obituary

Richard Alan Powell age 85 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully at his home after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born on Nov. 24, 1935 in Warren, OH the son of the late Roger Lee Powell and Helen Mary Jane (Seger) Powell. Richard married his first wife Lorna E. Vogel on June 16, 1955 and they enjoyed 38 years of marriage together until she passed away on July 23, 1993. He then married his second wife Bernice J. Rubrake - Lemasters on Aug. 12, 1995, and they have enjoyed 25 years of marriage together. Richard has lived in Newton Falls since 1955, formerly of Braceville, OH. He worked out of the Operating Engineer's Local #66 for over 40 years retiring in 1994. Richard has been a dues paying member of the Local #66 in Pittsburgh for over 67 years, Richard loved working outside in the yard, gardening, exercising, being with his family, John Wayne movies, and going to all his grandson's baseball games. He also loved being a member of the Silver Sneakers in Newton Falls for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lorna, 2 sisters: Patricia Yencer, Nancy Powell, 5 brothers: Lee, Nelson, Roger, Donald, David Powell, and 1 granddaughter: Katrina Simpson.

Richard is survived by: his wife of 25 years: Bernice J. Powell of Newton Falls, 2 daughters: Dianna & Steve Simpson of Newton Falls, Lucinda & Joe Frendak of Newton Falls, 2 sons: John M. Powell of Newton Falls, Richard & Laura Powell of Newton Falls, 1 step daughter: Kristine Nerlich of Medina, OH, 2 step sons: David & Mary- Ellen Lemasters of Cortland, OH, Brian Lemasters & his fiancé (Michelle Sandstrum) of Newton Falls, 1 sister: Jeannie Powell-Wright of Tustin, CA, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

Per Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. The family has requested all donations please be made to the Trumbull County Animal Welfare League 812 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. SE Vienna, OH 44473 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Richard's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

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