Robert J. Powers, 80, of Denver, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph Powers and Anna Buckler Powers.
Bob graduated from the Bartram High School in Philadelphia. He proudly served in the Air National Guard for three years during the Cold War Era. He was employed most of his life as an electrician.
He is survived by two daughters; Catharine A. Riehl and husband Jay of Gap and Carrie Anderson and husband Eric of Lancaster, his ex-wife Marie Powers of Gordonville, three grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Chris Slaymaker of Gap, Caitlyn and husband Tim Moss of Boston, MA, Walter Anderson of Lancaster, two great grandchildren; Emily and Matthew Slaymaker and one sister Anna Marie Waltman of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by one daughter Eileen Dawn Powers and one sister Eleanor Perry.
Due to the current restriction on public gatherings, services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
My Condolences
Sending condolences to all the family and especially to Carrie, Eric and Walter Anderson. May God grant peace and strength to you all.
Bob Waldeck, Troop 4
OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS
OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. BOB WAS A SUPER MAN. KARL, JUDY,KIM,AND WAYNE SCHUBERT
We are so very sorry for your
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time. We are here for you if you need us. Love, the Summers family
Sorry for your loss
May the pain of your loss be eased by the joy of your memories.
Condolence
Our family, Anna Marie Waltman, myself, and my husband Nick, send our condoloences to Cathy and her family and Carrie and her family. I will always treasure all of my fond memories of my Uncle Bob. May he rest in peace. Love you forever.
"May the Source of peace send
"May the Source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and comfort to all who are bereaved"
We loved you very much and hope to greet your energy in our lives.
My sincere condolences
Very sorry for your loss, but I expect he is in a very happy place now. May God rest his soul and grant you all peace during these troubling time.
May God hold you in the palm
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you with His everlasting love. Sincerely, Eileen and Priscilla
My thoughts are with you.
Deeply sorry and saddened for your loss, Carrie, Eric and Walter. I hope your hearts heal with love from family and friends.
I am so terribly sorry to
I am so terribly sorry to hear about our loss, especially in such trying times. I offer my deepest thoughts and prayers to those of us who need it most.