Joan Powell Schnirel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

SCHNIREL, Joan P. Peacefully passed away on July 18, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC at the age of 82. Joan was born on April 4, 1938 in Greensburg, PA to the late James Henry Powell and Kathryn Dunn Powell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald E. Schnirel. She graduated from Greensburg High School in 1956. Joan married Harry Bowers (deceased) in 1957. Joan worked in varying capacities over the years to support her family, lastly as a bookkeeper in Buffalo, New York. Joan and Don relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC in 2010 from Tonawanda, NY. Joan is survived by her children Kathryn Kahn (Stewart) of Myrtle Beach, SC; Bruce Bowers of Saint Cloud, MN; and Brian Bowers (Linda) of Mundelein, IL. She is also survived by her step-children Melanie Quezada (Pete) of Grand Island, NY and Gregory Schnirel (Kelly) of Jacksonville, FL. She is survived by her brother James D. Powell of Sun City, AZ. She is also survived by nine grandchildren. No memorial services will be held per her wishes. Donations in her memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Please sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is serving the family.

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Joan Powell Schnirel

April 4, 1938 - July 18, 2020