Gertrude W. Powers

POWERS, Gertrude W.
Age 91, died Sunday, December 2, 2007, at her home on Sherwood Street, Wellsboro, PA. Born February 10, 1916 in Delmar Township, Tioga County, she was the daughter of William Jarvis and Ina (Nobles) Wetherbee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Alan Powers, who died August 8, 1972. She was employed for thirty years by Corning Glass Works in Wellsboro and retired in 1980. She was instrumental in the formation of the C.G.W. Credit Union, now part of First Heritage FCU. She was a lifelong and active member of the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. She enjoyed membership in many Wellsboro organizations, including the Treasury Stitchery Club, the BPW, the DAR, the Colonial Dames, and the Wednesday Morning Musicales. She served as a volunteer for the Tioga Historical Society for several years. She is survived by three children, Janice Cunningham (Donald) of Southport, NC, Fred S. Powers (Susan Aderhold) of Wellsboro, and Martha Stock (Karl) of Bainbridge Island, Washington; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A viewing will be held Saturday, December 8, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wellsboro United Methodist Church, with the funeral following at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Memorial donations may be made to the Wellsboro United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, 139 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA.