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Helen Powell Obituary

On May 20th, 2025, our beloved Helen (Cleary) Powell, passed on into eternity at the age of 94 years. She was the daughter of the late John and Rose Cleary of Philadelphia and predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Herbert C. Powell of Media, Pennsylvania. She had a brother Jack and is survived by her sister Rosemarie Patrone. Helen loved to travel and made several trips to Europe; but she enjoyed the seashore in Ocean City, NJ the most where she played Bocci Ball with the neighbors and was often visited on the front porch by passing dogs with a ready dog biscuit. Helen and Herb had four children, Kenneth Powell, Donna Hoffman, Helene Hoffman, and Kevin Powell, as well as seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Helen enjoyed life and was a blessing to all who knew and loved her. There will be a celebration of life Tuesday June 10, 2025 at Branch Life Church on Pughtown Rd., Spring City at 5:00 PM to all that would like to attend. She will be greatly missed.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 22, 2025.

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John & Diane Millon

May 29, 2025

Helen was a feisty young lady and we remember on many occasions when she was teamed up with her son , Kevin, they would beat much younger and "manly " men in Bocce. We are happy to know that we were able to bring her some joy and fun with our weekly Bocce ball games. May she rest in peace.

Lou and Iris Brocco

May 27, 2025

We fondly remember Helen. She was the first neighbor we met when we moved to Ocean City.
Our beloved Kaci always ran to see Helen, where she could expect a biscuit and her full attention. We miss you Helen!
Ou condolences to her friends and family
Lou and Iris Brocco

Howie and Mary Panitch

May 26, 2025

Helen was our next door neighbor, affectionately known as the "Cookie Lady", and knower of all things on Pennlyn. Our sympathy to the family

Doc Anderson

May 26, 2025

We are sorry to learn of Helen's passing. She was a bundle of energy and part of the fabric of our community here in Ocean City. My condolences to the family

Barbara and Jim Ford

May 26, 2025

Our sincere sympathy. Helen was a legend on Pennlyn. She will be missed. The Fords

Madison powell

May 22, 2025

I'm am very sad this was my great grandma

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