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Robert Edmund Powelson

  • August 26, 1926 - August 3, 2011
  • Weirton, West Virginia
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“Susan & Warren, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care & God Bless ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Bob & Marcia Newbrough - Weirton, WV

“To Bruce and family: Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing..I just found out last night(8-8-11)..I have very fond memories of both your Mom and Dad....Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Kevin Doak - Dublin, OH

“I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I've been on vacation. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Patty. Jill and Gene Tucker ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Jill and Gene Tucker - Weirton, WV

“My condolences on the loss of your father. Your father and my dad worked together in the Car Repair Shop and were close friends until my father...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Michael - North Canton, OH

“So very sorry to read of Mr.Powelsons' passing He chose to befriend me even as he was facing his darkest hour. We have lost a truly gentle soul, but...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: CHARLES W BIEWEN - Wellsburg, WV

“Susan and Warren, we are so sorry about your Father. We only have sweet memories of him at all of the holiday dinners. I know he will be missed a...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Lynne McElhaney - Greensboro, NC

“We are so heart-broken by the loss of Bob. His presence at all of your holiday meals was always a highlight for us and he never failed to make us...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Jeff McElhaney - Washington, DC

“Warren and Susan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your DAD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL

“Warren and Susan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your DAD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL

“Warren and Susan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your DAD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL

“Warren and Susan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your DAD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL

“Warren and Susan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your DAD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL

“Warren and Susan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your DAD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL

“Warren and Susan, Sorry to hear of the loss of your DAD. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: jerry hamill - stpetersburg, FL

“You know my prayers and sincere condolences are with you all at this time. ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Donna Burch - weirton, WV


Robert Edmund "Squire" Powelson, 84, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH. Born August 26, 1926 in Midway, PA, he was a son of the late George and Emma Bish Powelson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Norma Mae Cole Powelson on July 4, 2003 and whom he married June 19, 1948, brothers Albert Powelson and Walter L. Powelson, sisters Mary Catherine Gilles, Ida Mae Cool, Nina Martin and Laura Belle Orrick, half-brothers Brady W. Powelson, Lewis C. Powelson and George W. Powelson and half-sisters Leona Powelson and Rosalie Powelson. In 1983, with 34 years of service, he retired from National Steel where he worked as a master burner in the car repair shop. He was a member of the Cove Presbyterian Church, WSX 25-Year Club and VFW 2716. He served in World War II from 1944-1946 where he served in the Internal Security Detachment as a Special Guard for the Nuremberg Prison, where he guarded the criminals for the Nuremberg Trials in Germany. He also marched in the funeral of General George Patton. Mr. Powelson is survived by his son Bruce Powelson and his wife Patti; daughters Susan Mazzocco and her husband Warren and Pamela Jones and her husband Pete; grandchildren Schelley Moss, Trishann (Joe) Sacripanti, Thomas (Teresa) Jones; great grandchildren Rocco and Sophia Sacripanti; sister Ethel Onstott of Columbus, OH and ten nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be celebrated 11AM Saturday. Interment will be in the Highland Hills Memorial Gardens, Follansbee, WV where Military Services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Salvation Army, P. O. Box 2499, Weirton, WV 26062.