1915
George
2007
George W. Powell
October 11, 1915 — October 11, 2007
Mr. George W. Powell, age 92, of Tuscarora, Pa., died Thursday, October 11, 2007, in his home surrounded by the family he loved and adored.
A high school graduate,George attended the Wharton School of Finance. His entrepreneurial spirit lead him to many endeavors. He built a Ford Dealership on the Hometown Hill in Tamaqua, running it from 1952 to 1958. George was a Commercial Real Estate developer in South Jersey, he owned for over 30 years Fiedelty Machine and Tool Co. in Cherry Hill, NJ., and presently owns N.C.P.S., fabricating molds for glass bottles in Cherry Hill, NJ.
George served on the Board of Directors of People National Bank of New Jersey. He holds a Private Pilots License, and is and avid Sport Fisherman, fishing from his boat in Punta Gorda, FL.
Having served in WWII, he belongs to St. Bertha's R.C.C. of Tuscarora, Pa., served as Past Potentate of Crescent Temple, Trenton, NJ., and is an Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America, A.A.O.N.M. S.
Born in Gloucester, NJ., he was the son of the late John T. Powell and the late Laura (Cobb) Powell.
Survived by his wife Mrs. Joan (Coleman) Powell;
One Daughter,
Mrs. Renee P. (Powell) Johnson of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Son-in-Law M.Scott Johnson of Potomac, MD.
One Son,
Mr. George W. Powell, Jr. and his wife Diane of Naples, Fl.
Grandchildren, Michael Powell, Merritt Johnson and Laura Johnson
Many Nieces and Nephews.
Caregiver, Rose Nawrocki
Preceded in death by his first wife , Mildred Edna (Reese) Powell, and Brother; John W. Powell
Calling Hours: Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Bertha's R.C.C. at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 16, 2007.
Interment will be at St. Bertha's R.C.C. Cemtery.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials to St. Bertha's R.C.C. Tuscarora, Pa. 17980, or Pinnacle Hospice 1 Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, Pa. 17901 or any Shriners organization.
Online Registry and Condolences at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
A high school graduate,George attended the Wharton School of Finance. His entrepreneurial spirit lead him to many endeavors. He built a Ford Dealership on the Hometown Hill in Tamaqua, running it from 1952 to 1958. George was a Commercial Real Estate developer in South Jersey, he owned for over 30 years Fiedelty Machine and Tool Co. in Cherry Hill, NJ., and presently owns N.C.P.S., fabricating molds for glass bottles in Cherry Hill, NJ.
George served on the Board of Directors of People National Bank of New Jersey. He holds a Private Pilots License, and is and avid Sport Fisherman, fishing from his boat in Punta Gorda, FL.
Having served in WWII, he belongs to St. Bertha's R.C.C. of Tuscarora, Pa., served as Past Potentate of Crescent Temple, Trenton, NJ., and is an Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America, A.A.O.N.M. S.
Born in Gloucester, NJ., he was the son of the late John T. Powell and the late Laura (Cobb) Powell.
Survived by his wife Mrs. Joan (Coleman) Powell;
One Daughter,
Mrs. Renee P. (Powell) Johnson of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Son-in-Law M.Scott Johnson of Potomac, MD.
One Son,
Mr. George W. Powell, Jr. and his wife Diane of Naples, Fl.
Grandchildren, Michael Powell, Merritt Johnson and Laura Johnson
Many Nieces and Nephews.
Caregiver, Rose Nawrocki
Preceded in death by his first wife , Mildred Edna (Reese) Powell, and Brother; John W. Powell
Calling Hours: Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Bertha's R.C.C. at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 16, 2007.
Interment will be at St. Bertha's R.C.C. Cemtery.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials to St. Bertha's R.C.C. Tuscarora, Pa. 17980, or Pinnacle Hospice 1 Norwegian Plaza Pottsville, Pa. 17901 or any Shriners organization.
Online Registry and Condolences at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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