Karen Ann Powell

            Karen Ann Powell, 65, of Brackenridge, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia. She was born November 10, 1954 in Natrona Heights to the late John and Josephine (Baluch) Vertosick. Karen lived most of her life in Brackenridge. She worked in Customer Service at Shop & Save and Community Market. She was also worked at the Saxon Inn. Karen was a member of St. Joseph Church, Natrona and a 1974 graduate of Highlands High School. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking but especially enjoyed her family, children and grandchildren.

            Survivors include her husband of 48 years Walter J. Powell; her children James M. (Kelly) Powell, Fawn Twp., Amelia R. (Michael) Baer, West Kittanning, Keith A. (Camilla) Powell, Saratoga Springs, New York and Michael J. (Emily) Powell, Saxonburg. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and her siblings Robert (Linda) Vertosick, Greensburg, Kathy “Fritz” McClain, Brackenridge, Ronald Vertosick, Tarentum, Joseph (Stella) Vertosick, Natrona Heights, Elayne (Ron) Dolny, Allegheny Twp. and Joni (Mark) Yingling, Natrona Heights. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother John Vertosick and sister Lori Vertosick.

            Visitation 2-8 PM Wednesday in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where a blessing service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. VISIT: dusterfh.com