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Eva Powers Obituary
Born on November 20, 1929 in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Lena (Gearhart) Neilson.
In 1948 she married Daniel Powers, Sr. He preceded her in death in 1955.
Eva retired as a machinist from Rockwell International Manufacturing after 40 years of service. After her retirement, she worked as a baker at Fezell's Shop n' Save for several years.
Eva belonged to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brookville, PA.
She loved to bake, do puzzles, and play cards. She also loved her daily glass of wine.
She is survived by her children (Linda Sauers of Gibsonia, PA, Connie Thiebaud and her husband Tom of Belcamp, MD, Sue Weaver and her husband John of Reynoldsville, PA, Jon Powers and his wife Paula of Brockway, PA), a daughter-in-law (Vicki Powers of Punxsutawney, PA), one brother (George Neilson of DuBois, PA), eighteen grandchildren (Tom (Jennifer) Sauers, Brian (Jessica) Sauers, Wendy (Jeff) McQuillen, Tom (Kelly) Thiebaud, Michelle (Joe) Smith, Lori (Jim) Rake, Jason Marshall, Dustin (Lacey) Doksa, Keith (Teresa) Weaver, Ken (Christy) Weaver, Daniel (Brooke) Powers, Jessica (Gautam Yagnk) Powers, Michael (Wendy) Rushnok, Tyler (Justine Kaza) Rushnok, Casey (Dan) Geer, Joie (Joe) Becker, Justina (Drew) Matthews, and Jesse Powers), thirty four great grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren.
Eva was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Powers, Jr., one granddaughter, Stacey Powers, six brothers; Howard, Peter, Frank, Arthur, Wylie and James Neilson, one sister, Lavina Neilson and one son-in-law Thomas Sauers.
There will be no public visitation and a private family funeral service will be held at a later date.
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Marilyn Swenson
March 24, 2023
Many good memories, fellow worker
Pam {Spicher} Cooper
March 23, 2023
I was a friend of Linda back in High School her mom always seemed very nice. My sympathies to the entire family.
Budd & Mary Ann Shaffer
March 23, 2023
A very dear spiritual sister and beautiful friend. She will be missed by many. Look forward to spending forever with her and spending fun times together. Our deepest sympathy to family. Budd&Mary Ann
Carol j Taylor
March 23, 2023
Eva,
Was a very super Lady, I would ask her when we saw each other I said How are you doing she would say I´m still standing I loved her and going to miss her.we will see her again. Prayers for the families.
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