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IN LOVING MEMORY OF John A. Powers
John A.
Powers
March 24, 1919 – May 10, 2018
John A. Powers' Obituary
Davenport Center - John A. Powers, 99, passed away May 10, 2018 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.
He was born March 24, 1919 in Oneonta, the son of William and Mary Powers.
John grew up in Oneonta and was a long-time resident of Davenport Center.
He was a World War II Army veteran serving in the 10th Mountain Division Infantry Ski Troop. He received two bronze stars, one for heroic achievement, the second for meritorious service.
John retired from General Electric in Schenectady.
John was very active into his 90's. As a young man he was a boxer, and up until the age of 97 workout in the gym six days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. He was described as being "young in mind, body and spirit". He was an avid reader, an author, and also loved playing bingo.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, John and Lynne Eggler of Unadilla, Tom and Gloria Powers of Ohio, Terry and Kathy Powers of Jonesville, Tim and Cherie Powers of Worcester, Bill and Sabrina Powers of Oneonta and their families. Also, close friends, Jim and Bonnie Weibel.
He was predeceased by his wife, Clarabelle Eggler Powers and his brother, William "Willy" Powers.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Noon on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with The Rev Keith VanDewerker, officiating.
For online condolences, visit, www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St, Oneonta.
He was born March 24, 1919 in Oneonta, the son of William and Mary Powers.
John grew up in Oneonta and was a long-time resident of Davenport Center.
He was a World War II Army veteran serving in the 10th Mountain Division Infantry Ski Troop. He received two bronze stars, one for heroic achievement, the second for meritorious service.
John retired from General Electric in Schenectady.
John was very active into his 90's. As a young man he was a boxer, and up until the age of 97 workout in the gym six days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. He was described as being "young in mind, body and spirit". He was an avid reader, an author, and also loved playing bingo.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, John and Lynne Eggler of Unadilla, Tom and Gloria Powers of Ohio, Terry and Kathy Powers of Jonesville, Tim and Cherie Powers of Worcester, Bill and Sabrina Powers of Oneonta and their families. Also, close friends, Jim and Bonnie Weibel.
He was predeceased by his wife, Clarabelle Eggler Powers and his brother, William "Willy" Powers.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Noon on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with The Rev Keith VanDewerker, officiating.
For online condolences, visit, www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St, Oneonta.
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Funeral Services for John A. Powers
Graveside Service
May
18
Oneonta Plains Cemetery
Starts at 12:00 pm
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