JOHN W. POWELL
1952 - 2015
JOHN W. POWELL
1952 - 2015
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JOHN W.
Age 62, of Ross Twp., on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Born in Waynesburg, PA, on March 6, 1952, son of the late Dr. Grover Powell and Marie (Clarchick) Powell DeMoss; beloved husband for 34 years of Kathleen (Phillips) Powell; father of Erika (Matt) Powell Davis and John W. (Bree) Powell, Jr.; brother of Dr. James (Debra) Powell and Elaine (Jeff Bohm) Powell; also survived by five nieces. John graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University with a BA degree, received his Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and earned a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University School of Law. He was a partner of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP in Pittsburgh and a former adjunct professor at Robert Morris University. John was admitted to practice law before the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of Ohio and the United States Tax Court. He was a member of the Ohio, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associations (past chairman of the Taxation Section). He was a past president of the Pittsburgh Tax Club, a past president of the Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh, and a past president of the Allegheny Tax Society. He was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® for Litigation and Controversy-Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. He was a past president and was the current secretary of the Greater Pittsburgh Business Association and had served for the past 25 years as its membership chairman. John was a longtime member of Glenshaw Presbyterian Church and in 1991 was selected to be a trustee of the GPC Trust Fund and served as its chairman from 1994-2013. John was an avid golfer, a longtime past member of Highland Country Club, and was a current member of Diamond Run Golf Club. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street, One Oxford Centre, Suite 411, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Following a valiant fight, John lost his 20-month battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma. In his memory, the family suggests donations to Paul Nghiem, M.D., Ph.D., University of Washington, Dermatology, 850 Republican Street, Brotman Bldg-Rm 242, Box 358050, Seattle, WA 98109. Please make checks payable to "University of Washington MCC Research." Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., West View, PA. Kindly pay tribute at:
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Sailesh Kapadia
May 14, 2018
Just found out about John from someone at Meyer Unkovic. Have know John for many years from our days together at Woodbridge and later at Highland. Always an enterprising fellow. Sympathies to Kathleen and the family.
Gary Amelio
February 19, 2015
Kathy and family, my most sincere condolences to you on your loss. John was a long time and truly wonderful friend, colleague at the Tax Bar, golf partner and all around great guy. He is missed by many. His memory and your family will remain in my prayers................
January 25, 2015
Kathy and family,
My deepest condolences. I had no knowledge of John's illness so was shocked at this news. John was one of my favorite clients through my insurance career. I always loved that he maintained his love of Greene County and Waynesburg after all the years out of the area. He could always brighten my day with his laugh.
Janice Flynn
Rod & Tracy Wilson
January 24, 2015
My husband grew up with John in Waynesburg, many good memories.
Just saw John at his office this past year. We wish we would have known all he was going through, we were shocked and are deeply saddened to hear this news. We will always remember his humor and laugh. May God carry you through this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
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Martha Henderson
January 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss. I went to school with him from 1st grade. Prayers for your family
Valadja family
January 22, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Kathy, Erika, and Johnny. We were neighbors in Pittsburgh as our sons grew up together. Rest in peace John, you will be missed by so many.
January 21, 2015
Our deepest sympathy.. You are in our prayers.
Marjorie Grabowski and Beth Hastings
Hank Humphries
January 19, 2015
Kathleen,
My deepest sympathy to you and the family. I would normally catch John at the airport going on a golf trip somewhere at this time of year. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitiate to ask.
Edward C. Wachter Jr Esquire
January 18, 2015
John was a great tax attorney, a friend and a fellow Case Western Reserve Law graduate. I had several occasions over the years to work together with John on certain transactions and I always enjoyed his approach and his expertise. I will also miss our "not often" enough lunches at Ruth's Chris. My thoughts and prayers will always be with his family who I never had the honor of meeting but feel that I know having known John for many years.
HOBART RICHEY
January 18, 2015
As a former President of the Pittsburgh Tax Club, I was happy to have John as a member and later President. He was always a contributor. It is sad to see his early departure. I wish his family all the best during these trying days.
Nancy Riordan
January 18, 2015
Kathy and Family, my deepest sympathy. John always greeted with a happy smile. I will remember him that way.
Doug and Ann Goschke
January 16, 2015
Ann and I are sending our sincere condolences. Always enjoyed playing golf with John when he visited Port St Lucie. Will miss his visits.
Georgia Caughey Nader
January 16, 2015
Kathleen, I am so sorry to hear about John! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Cynthia Crookston
January 16, 2015
I will always remember John's laugh and smile. He will truly be missed and I am so very sorry. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Sue Zemba
January 16, 2015
To John's Family - I'm saddened to learn of John's passing - my deepest sympathies to you all. I was one of John's students in the RMC (now RMU) MST program - taking the partnership courses he taught. He was so very bright, sharing, encouraging - he wanted us each to learn and apply that learning. He was one of my favorites. The Tax Community in Pittsburgh is very small, so I would see John upon occasion - and so enjoyed the exchanges. He will be remembered and missed by many - A good man, leaving such a positive mark on the lives of many in Pittsburgh.
Toni DeMarco
January 16, 2015
Kathy, Erika and John, you all have my deepest condolences on John's passing. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time.
Toni (MUS)
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