Eleanor "Patti" Powell, 42, died peacefully May 17, 2015, in her home. She was the wife of Jason P. Powell. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of John Coyne, of Upper Darby and Eleanor Griffith Coyne, of Allentown.

She was a teacher's aide in the East Penn School District.

She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

She was a loving mother and devoted her life to her children. She had a big heart and was beloved by her community.

She is survived by her husband; parents; son, Jason Fosburg; daughters, Jessica and Julianne Fosburg and Jacy; brother, John; sisters, Tina, Jeanne and Caroline; father-in-law, Rev. Eugene Sharkey; brother-in-law, Andy and wife Jen.

Contributions may be made to the Give Forward Fund established for the direct support of her children. Go to www.giveforward.com and search for Patti Powell.

Services will be held 1 p.m. May 22 in Messiah Lutheran Church, 2020 Worthington Ave., Bethlehem. Family and friends may call noon until time of service in the church. Arrangements were made by the Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem.