Arline B. Powley

Arline B. Powley, of Glassboro, N.J. and formerly of Barker, entered into rest on Oct. 11, 2019. Born May 6, 1925 in the Town of Somerset, she was the eldest daughter of the late Veron and Lucille Bateman. During World War II, she worked for Harrison Radiator Division of G.M.C. in Lockport. Mrs. Powley later worked as a teacher and taught in various fields, from adult education to Sunday School. She was known for her red hair, her long legs, and her love of reading. Mrs. Powley was a former Girl Scout leader and was a 70-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Van R. Powley, on Oct. 28, 2016.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ruth Sato and Vanessa L. Powley, and their husbands, Mickey Sato and Donald Underwood, respectively; grandchildren, Shane Sato, Natasha Endo and Van Sato; four great-grandchildren, Aya and Koko Sato, Ren and Jene Endo; and her two sisters, Marilyn (Skip) Mitchell and Sandra Hoffman.

Her graveside committal service will be held on Sat., Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at West Ridgeway Cemetery (corner of Ridge Road/Rt.104 and Marshall Road, Medina). Rev. Merrill Bender, pastor of County Line United Methodist Church in Barker, will officiate. Her memorial service will be held in Mays Landing, N.J. at the Weymouth United Methodist Church on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to County Line United Methodist Church, 1385 County Line Road, Barker NY 14012.

Local arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, Medina. Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.