Andrew Powanda

Andrew Powanda, age 89, passed away peacefully at Wheeling Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Hazelton, PA on December 3, 1932. Andrew was a veteran. He was a devoted father and husband, and is preceded in death by his wife, Clara (May 20, 1937 – January 20, 2009), with whom he helped with Silk N’ Satin kennel for many years. He is also preceded in death by his son, Mark Powanda of New Orleans, infant grandson, Richard James Lacey, parents and siblings. Andrew is survived by his daughter, Leslie Lacey of Wheeling, two sons, Andy Powanda of Wheeling and Ronald Powanda of Florida, grandchildren, Jessica
Wirbicki, Rich Lacey, and Alan Powanda, and great-grandchildren, Madalyn Wirbicki and Eric Bowles, Jr. Andrew was a fiercely independent man who enjoyed baking, collecting trains, baseball cards, and coins, and visiting with friends at Green’s Donuts. He was an avid wrestling fan. He also enjoyed sports and played baseball in his young adulthood. He also enjoyed hockey, having attended many Wheeling Nailers games. He was a man who spoke his mind and who cared about others. He will be greatly missed. There will be no memorial service as his stated wishes. Arrangements are through Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV.