Donna Marie (Dierdorf) Powell, 88, passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2026.
She was born on October 28th, 1937, the daughter of the late Mary Preda Deirdorf and Walter Dierdorf and granddaughter to Helen and Nicholas Preda. Donna was raised and lived in Monaca until she was married in 1959 to Herman “Red” M. Powell, who was one of the relatives that preceded her in death. Donna and Red then moved to Beaver where they raised their family. She had a wonderful work ethic. Her first job was at the majestic Oriental Theater in Rochester and then she transitioned to the Circulation Department at the Beaver County Times. After spending time as a dedicated and full-time parent, she worked at Young’s Jewelry (Rochester), Brighton Electric Steel (Beaver Falls) and from age 70-80 worked in Customer Service at Kohls Department Store (Monaca). She was involved in multiple community organizations throughout her life and was an active parent supporting all activities and sports for her children and grandchildren. Donna loved a competitive card game, a trip to the beach, sitting on the porch, watching sports and the Game Show Network, cooking, baking and hosting events for family and friends. She practiced her Catholic faith with pride and she loved her parish, Our Lady of the Valley (Sts. Peter and Paul Church) in Beaver. She is survived by her children, Greg Powell, Scott Powell, and Mary Lynn Powell, her daughters-in-law, Patti Powell and Michelle Powell, her beloved grandchildren, Meghan Sperdute, Emily (Matt) Condio, Kylie Powell, Michael (Kiana Gonzalez) Powell; as well as her twin brother, Donald Dierforf, her sister-in-law, Roberta Deirdorf and her treasured friend, Beverly Karwoski. She also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, God Children and special friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Dierdorf and sister-in-law, Betty Dierdorf. Donna, also known as “Mother Powell”, will be missed by her family and many friends. Thank you mom for being a wonderful mother and grandmother. We love you! We will carry the many life lessons, fun stories and memories with us always. Appreciation goes to the staff and volunteers at the Villa St. Joseph for their care and compassion. The environment they create made Donna’s last few weeks of life enjoyable, peaceful and safe. Thank you! Friends and family will be received on Thursday, January 29th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the NOLL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 333 THIRD STREET, BEAVER, who was in charge of her arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 3rd Street, Beaver, on Friday, January 30th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please honor Donna’s memory by making a donation to Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 3rd Street, Beaver, PA 15009 or the Beaver Memorial Library, 100 College Ave, Beaver, PA 15009
