1957
2010
Martha L. (Powers) Brooks, 53, of DuBois, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at DuBois Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 7, 1957 in DuBois, she was a daughter of the late Craig and Gretchen (Swisher) Powers. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Brooks. The couple had been married for 36 years.
Martha was a 1975 DAHS graduate and member of St. Bernard's Church in Falls Creek. She was employed with Save A Lot and had previously worked at World of Auto Parts. Martha enjoyed her kids, grandkids and all her friends and customers at Save A Lot. She was an avid Steelers, Pirates,and NASCAR fan.
In addition to her husband, Ken, Martha is survived by four sons: Leo J. "Jamie" Brooks and his wife Tracy of Rockton, Christopher C. Brooks of DuBois, Kenneth M. Brooks and his wife Laura of Pittsburgh, Ryan P. Brooks of DuBois; one daughter, Mallory A. Brooks and her fiancé Joshua Overholser of DuBois; and six grandchildren, Lucas, Nathan, Madison, Noah, Liam, and Falyne.
Also surviving are her brother Craig Powers and his wife, Mary of Mississippi.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 2 to 4:00 and 6 to 8:00 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of services.
On-line tributes may be made at www.mem.com
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March 21, 2011
Kenny Brooks
I miss you so much Mom. I was looking through all the pics again and no one could wipe the smile off my face right now : ) I love you more than anything...Just thinking about you...
February 8, 2011
Mallory Brooks
i love you mommy. I miss you.
May 11, 2010
Jamie Brooks
I Love You Mom and miss you! The kids all love and miss you too. I promise to tell the kids what a great person and mother you were when we were kids. I know you will watch over us and that you will be with me until we meet again someday. I promise to never forget you and think about you everyday. This is not a goodbye but a see you later. I Love You Mom
May 7, 2010
Sally Askey
Being an ex sister in law to Martha that never changed our Love for each other.We would see each other here and there once in awhile we hug and talk about the family and how things were going.
Martha will always be remember in my heart as the little sister I never had.When we needed one another we were for each other.
Not often you leave a family and still get along but we had something special God gave us the power to stay together and we did just that.
In loving memory of a wonderful person
We will love and miss you always
May 6, 2010
Michele Mahaffey
I remember hanging out in the cabin that Craig built in back of the house on Reynolds Ave. Skiing down the hill in Swacks yard. Sledding on Reynolds Ave. on Fieros giant wooden sled. Running around the Pinnacle on someone elses minibikes. Waiting patiently for Martha's dad to come home from work so we could see what treasures he brought us from the junkyard. Crying when Martha told me she was getting married and overjoyed when every baby was born and all were happy and healthy. Spending Christmas afternoons at the Wigwam with Mom and Pops. Getting yelled at by Martha's grandma for just messing around. When Martha had menengitis and we all had to take medicine and stay away from her house for what seemed like forever. And on and on the memories flood back.....May God in his heaven wrap his loving arms around Martha's family and loved ones and know in your hearts that she will never be forgotten and always remembered with a smile and a promise that we will meet again.
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