Robert I. Powell, Jr., 81, of Rawlings, Maryland, formerly of Industry and Homosassa, Florida passed away on January 2nd, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family during a brief and unexpected battle with cancer.

He was born in Rochester on April 23rd, 1943, a son of the late Robert Sr., and Dorothy Powell (McCauley). He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judith E. Powell (McKeever), a daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Christopher Wade, a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Carla DeSimone-Powell, five grandchildren: Daniel (wife Hailey), Nicholas, and Sean Wade, Valentina Powell and Carlina DeSimone-Powell, great-grandchildren, Teagan and Walker Wade, as well as siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.”- Mother Teresa. Robert will be loved and remembered for his quick wit and helping hands.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a service following at 12 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street, Rochester.

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery Freedom.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of UPMC Western Maryland Hospice, and ask, that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to them via the WMHS Foundation – Attn: Hospice, 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502