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Daniel M. Powers Jr.

1952 - 2021

BORN

1952

DIED

2021

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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Daniel Powers Obituary

Daniel M. Powers Jr., 69, of Punxsutawney, PA died December 2, 2021, at Penn Highlands DuBois hospital.

Born March 4, 1952, in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Daniel M. Powers, Sr. and Eva L (Neilson) Powers, she survives.

He married his wife Vicki Rushnok on May 18, 2011. She survives and lives in Punxsutawney, PA.

Dan worked many years as Produce Manager at Fezell's Shop-n-Save of DuBois, PA. He also worked at the Comet Market in Punxsutawney, PA, until his retirement.

He loved spending time with family, especially his buddy Braxton. He also enjoyed fishing and playing golf.

He is survived by: Two children, Jessica (Yagnik) Powers and husband Gautam of Miami, FL; Daniel Powers and fiance Brooke Kunselman of DuBois, PA; Three step children: W. Michael Rushnok and wife Wendy of Punxsutawney, PA, Tyler Rushnok and significant other Justine Kaza of Brookville, PA, Casey Rushnok and fiance Dan Geer of Punxsutawney, PA; Five grandchildren: Connor, Willa, Madison, Zoey and Braxton; Three sisters: Linda (Sauers) Powers of Gibsonia, PA, Connie (Thiebaud) Powers and husband Tom of Belcamp, MD, Sue (Weaver) Powers and husband John of Reynoldsville, PA: One brother, Jon Powers and wife Paula of Brockway, PA. Also numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacey Lynn, and a brother-in-law, Tom Sauers.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tri-County Sunday on Dec. 4, 2021.

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Tom Gusky

December 13, 2021

Dan and the Powers family,
I extend my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your father, friend and family patriarch.

Take comfort in knowing that his Spirit... lives eternally.

Rick Fezell

December 4, 2021

During the summer and college breaks when I worked at my Dad’s Shop-n-Save, I always worked for Dan in produce. He was a really good man, treated me well and became a friend. I’m sorry for your loss.

Rick Fezell

Tom Barber

December 3, 2021

I knew Dan when we worked together at Foodland in Dubois. Great guy and always liked him.

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