John Howard Powell Obituary
We announce the death of John Howard Powell of Republic, Ohio, who passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 76. John will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne A. Powell and Thelma E. Powell (Sherer); and his brother Daryl Powell. He is survived by: his wife Connie Hoepf; his sons, Adam Powell of Republic, Ryan Powell (Kerry) of Finksburg, MD and Eric Powell (Stephanie) of Republic; his grandchildren, Chiara, Gracye, Gabriel, Aiden, Kaylee, Taylor, Henry and Charlotte; his great grandchildren, Jericho and Annaelyn; and his sisters, Edith Hemminger of Republic and Sandra Sparks of Perrysburg.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home (3085 OH-19, Bloomville, OH 44818).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Scipio Republic Fire Department or to Parkinsonism disease research. You can make donations to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy research through CurePSP at CurePSP.org or by sending a check to 325 Hudson St, 4th floor, New York, NY 10013.
