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Suzanne Powell Obituary

Suzanne "Sue" Powell, 66, of Southview, passed Thursday, February 3, 2022, from complications of Covid-19.

She was born September 14, 1955, in Canonsburg, a daughter of the late John and Anita Martinek Turk.

Suzanne was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School Class of 1973.

On October 5, 1974, she married Mike Powell, who survives.

Suzanne enjoyed walking, riding motorcycles with her husband, going to Myrtle Beach and swimming in her pool.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are four children, Chris Powell of Southview, Jamie (Luke) Powell of Cecil Township, Mandy Powell of Henrico, Va., and Katie (George Jr.) Miller of New Stanton; a brother, Randy (Barb) Turk of Washington; and a grandson, George Miller III.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 11, in Nation Funeral Home Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, PA 15057, where services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 12. Interment will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Autism Speaks at https://www.autismspeaks.org/donate-to-autism-speaks, or Anxiety & Depression Association of America, https://adaa.org/taking-action/ways-give





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Published by Observer-Reporter on Feb. 8, 2022.

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Kevin Patsch

February 8, 2022

So sorry for your loss Mike I think you two were the longest married people I knew my age con-graduation for all the time together and all your children

Shirl Hancq Bark

February 8, 2022

So sorry to hear we lost a beautiful member of the old Gladden Heights neighborhood. Condolences to all her family.

Mary Hilker

February 8, 2022

So very sorry to hear of the passing of my friend Sue. She will be greatly missed! Sending my condolences to her daughter Mandy and her family. Hugs and prayers for all of you!

Amy McClure Hoy

February 8, 2022

Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family

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