Harry Powell, 85, of Lockport, NY, passed away on December 23, 2021. Born on November 6, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Fleck) Powell. On September 10, 1960, he married Patricia O’Connor.
Harry proudly served in the United States Army, from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1961. He graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School and earned his Bachelors Degree in Education from Buffalo State College and his Masters Degree in Education from Niagara University. Harry was employed as a School Teacher, Guidance Counselor, and Assistant to the Superintendent all for the Niagara Falls Board of Education. He was a parishioner of St. Brenden on the Lake in Newfane and enjoyed golfing.
In addition to his beloved wife, Harry is survived by his daughter, Lauretta (late David) Schoenfeldt; grandchildren, Philip (Lyndsay) Schoenfeldt and Haley (Andrew) Wagner; great-grandchildren, Harlow, Drew and Nolan and several nieces nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Walter Powell.
Private prayers of committal and entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Professional arrangements are under the direction of the Goodlander family, OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007). Share condolences at GOODLANDERCARES.com
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