Richard W. Powell
OBITUARY
Richard W. Powell, 76, of Taylor passed away Sunday October 18, 2026 at home. His wife of 52 years is the former Lorraine Petcavage.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late William Eugene and Betty Jean Orr Powell. A graduate of Scranton Central High School, Class of 1968 and the University of Scranton, Class of 1972. Prior to retirement he was employed by Penn Foster.
Rich was a man of strong faith where he participated as a member of the choir for St. Joseph’s Church and then Holy Rosary. He loved pizza! He enjoyed watching and answering every question on Jeopardy, supporting PSU football and the NY Yankees. He enjoyed vacationing in Virginia Beach, but above all he loved attending his grandchildren’s events. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Richard’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Allied Services Home Hospice, especially his aid Jennifer for all of their kind and compassionate care.
Also surviving are daughters Ruth Ann Tumavitch and husband Donald, Scranton; Elizabeth Krall and husband Jason, Morgantown; Rebecca and Lauren Tumavitch and Maggie, Holly and Campbell Krall; sister-in-law Paulette Powell; feline friend and baby Cali; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Sandra Lewis-Pfeiffer and Cheryl A. Malinowski; brother William M. Powell.
The funeral will be conducted Friday from the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton. Family and friends may pay their respects Thursday from 5-7 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton PA 18508.
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