Winifred E. Powell, 90, of West Chester, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at Simpson Meadows in Downingtown. She was the wife of Walter L. Powell, to whom she was married 68 years in May 2020.

Born in West Leesport, PA on Aug. 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Harry LeRoy and Erma (Lando) McComsey. A 1948 graduate of Tredyffrin-Easttown High School, Winifred graduated from Taylor Business School in Philadelphia. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of West Chester. Winifred enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, and doing work around the house. She was an avid follower of politics, locally and nationally.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Janet Roschel; grandson, Andrew Myers; brother, Kenneth McComsey; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by a son, Eric L. Powell.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Myerstown.