Obituary for Mary Catherine Powell
Mary Catherine Powell, 84 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the York Hospital. Born January 29, 1937 in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late Theodore & Emma (Bair) Geraty. Mary Catherine graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1955 and worked as a secretary for the Westinghouse Corp. in Baltimore, MD. After moving to Pennsylvania in 1969, she worked as a floral designer for Bair’s Flower Basket in Biglerville, PA and in the cafeteria at Biglerville Elementary School. Mary Catherine is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert M. “Bob” Powell, Jr., four sons, Terry Powell and Steve Powell both of Biglerville, Kevin Powell of St. Louis, MO and Craig Powell of Hanover, PA, four grandchildren, Chase, Robert, Laken and Colbie Powell. She was predeceased by a brother Richard and three sisters, Shelvia, Patsy and Wanda. Mary Catherine was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved gardening and work tirelessly on her own gardens. Mary Catherine was a life member of the Biglerville Garden Club. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg with Rev. Ryan Heycock, officiating. Interment will follow in the Biglerville Cemetery. A Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00-12:00. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Road, Suite #100, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or The Biglerville Garden Club, 154 W. Hanover St., Biglerville, PA 17307. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com
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Visitation
Wednesday
29
Sep
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Service
Wednesday
29
Sep
12:00 PM
Monahan Funeral Home
125 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Cemetery Details
Location
Biglerville Cemetery
101 Cemetery Rd.
Biglerville , PA 17307
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