Gail A. Powers 1935-2025

Born Aug. 9, 1935, in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Letha Malcomb Baldwin.

A proud graduate of Boardman High School, Gail went on to pursue her education at Youngstown State University. Over the years, she became a familiar face in the local retail scene.

Gail was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church. She found joy in making ceramics, a hobby that brought beauty and joy to those around her. Every year, she eagerly anticipated the Canfield Fair, a cherished local tradition that she enjoyed participating in alongside her family.

Above all, Gail’s greatest love was for her family. She was a proud mother and a doting grandmother, affectionately known as “Gruck” to her grandchildren. Her family was the center of her world, and she took great pride in sharing life’s moments with them, big and small.

She is survived by her beloved son, John R. (Vicki) Powers of Girard; two grandchildren, Patrick and Jessica Powers; three great-grandchildren, Shane, Nathan and Gage; and her sister, Raylene Hummel.

Along with her parents, Gail was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack” Powers, whom she married Dec. 1, 1957, and who passed away June 25, 2021; son, Timothy Powers; granddaughter, Angela Powers; and brother, Willy Baldwin.

Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buckeye Hospice, 3379 S Main St., Mineral Ridge, OH 44440.

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