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Philip Powell Obituary
TUNKHANNOCK — Philip J. Powell, 84, of Tunkhannock, passed away May 14, 2015, at Tyler Memorial Hospital.
Born on July 30, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mamie Leco Powell.
Prior to retirement, Philip was employed at Procter & Gamble for 32 years. He was a 1952 graduate of Myers High School, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Mill City Assembly of God Church.
Philip loved gardening, being outside and eating out. Most of all he loved his family and grandchildren.
Philip is survived by his wife of 58 years, Saundra Andrews Powell; two sons, Philip Powell Jr. and his wife, Cathy, Hershey, Thomas Powell, Lake Winola; three daughters Tabitha and her husband, Troy El, Tunkhannock, Amy and her husband, Michael Nemeth, Iva, South Carolina, and Cathy Gardner, Pittston; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Mill City Assembly of God Church, 167 Mercy Lane, Dalton, with the Rev. James G. Rugg presiding. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the services at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Philip's name to the Mill City Assembly of God Church, Box 360, Dalton, PA 18414.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Powell
Linda & Bo Searfoss
May 9, 2020
Sweet loving, kind man and remember nobody can take away your memories. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Randy Boston
May 19, 2015
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all these past few days. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort in this time of loss.
Shirley Keown
May 18, 2015
God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Tiffany Elgin
May 17, 2015
My condolences go out to the family. Tabitha I didn't know your father very well but he is in a better place. If you or your mother shall need anything please let me know.
Marjorie Sarvis
May 17, 2015
Our prayers are with the family at this time. May God comfort them as their loved one is resting in the arms of Jesus. Phil was my cousin. Margie Powell Sarvis
Linda Schraeder-Kile
May 17, 2015
So sorry for you loss.
Linda Schraeder-Kile
May 17, 2015
Please know that we are sending all our prayers to your family at this sad time in life. But know he is in a much better place and we will see him again. So sorry for the loss of this special loved one.
John and Linda Nemeth
May 17, 2015
Our prayers for the Powell family. I'm sure Phil will be missed by all. God bless you all.
Sarah Corker
May 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Powell was a great man.
MaryClaire Prete
May 17, 2015
Troy, Tabitha and Family, Although I did not know your father Tabitha, I am grateful for getting to know his daughter. Through you I know he must have been a great father. I am very sorry for your loss.
Rebecca M
May 17, 2015
Rest in peace.
May 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Phil my friend, I know I will be seeing you again, when it is time for me to go home. Just think , no more suffering and pain.May GOD BLESS you all. John & Sandy Schroder.
Jennifer and ryan werkheiser
May 16, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
amy shrewsbury
May 16, 2015
sory for your loss he will be missed
May 16, 2015
Dear Powell Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" Psalm 116:15 Bo & Linda Searfoss
May 16, 2015
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time george and janice kadtke
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