Richard A. Powell 1935-2021

He was born Nov. 24, 1935, in Warren, the son of the late Roger Lee Powell and Helen Mary Jane Seger Powell.

Richard married his first wife, Lorna E. Vogel, on June 16, 1955, and they enjoyed 38 years of marriage together until she passed away on July 23, 1993. He then married his second wife, Bernice J. Rubrake-Lemasters, on Aug. 12, 1995, and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage together.

Richard lived in Newton Falls since 1955, formerly of Braceville. He worked out of the Operating Engineer’s Local No. 66 for more than 40 years, retiring in 1994. Richard had been a dues paying member of the Local 66 in Pittsburgh for more than 67 years.

Richard loved working outside in the yard, gardening, exercising, being with his family, John Wayne movies and going to all his grandson’s baseball games. He also loved being a member of the Silver Sneakers in Newton Falls for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lorna; two sisters, Patricia Yencer and Nancy Powell; five brothers, Lee, Nelson, Roger, Donald and David Powell; and one granddaughter, Katrina Simpson.

Richard is survived by his wife of 25 years, Bernice J. Powell of Newton Falls; two daughters, Dianna and Steve Simpson of Newton Falls, and Lucinda and Joe Frendak of Newton Falls; two sons, John M. Powell of Newton Falls, and Richard and Laura Powell of Newton Falls; one stepdaughter, Kristine Nerlich of Medina; two stepsons, David and Mary-Ellen Lemasters of Cortland, and Brian Lemasters and his fiancee, Michelle Sandstrum, of Newton Falls; one sister, Jeannie Powell-Wright of Tustin, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Per Richard’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. The family has requested all donations please be made to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, 812 Youngstown-Kingsville Road SE , P.O. Box 66 Vienna, OH 44473, in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view Richard’s obituary online or to send condolences, visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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