Eva L. Powers, age 93 of DuBois, PA died Monday, March 20, 2023 at the DuBois Village.
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.
Memorial donations may be made to Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, and/or the DuBois Village, 282 South 8th Street, both in DuBois, PA 15801.
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc, is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.
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