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Berks County woman wins $1 million Powerball prize while grocery shopping in Exeter Township

Exeter Township, PA – A Berks County woman who picked up a Powerball ticket while grocery shopping has claimed a $1 million prize after matching five white balls in the November 1 drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Wednesday during a celebratory check presentation.

Debbie Truckermiller, who bought the winning ticket at the GIANT supermarket located at 4655 Perkiomen Avenue, said she often plays when the jackpot gets high. At the time, the Powerball jackpot stood at $400 million. She didn’t realize she had won until two days later, on Monday, November 3.

Truckermiller recalled checking her ticket while washing dishes after seeing a social media post from a local news station. Once she confirmed the win, she shouted for her husband, who had to grab his glasses to verify it himself. After confirming the numbers — 2, 26, 43, 44, and 62 — the couple called their children to share the life-changing news.

Her ticket missed only the red Powerball, which was 22, preventing a full jackpot win but still securing a $1 million payout before taxes. GIANT received a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

The Pennsylvania Lottery hosted an official check presentation at the same store where the ticket was sold, honoring Truckermiller’s win. During the event, she mentioned plans to help her adult children with student loans, complete home renovations, take vacations, and make investments. A self-described football fan, she also noted the family’s support for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Truckermiller, who works in the finance industry, became one of more than 36,600 winners in Pennsylvania for that Powerball drawing, which also saw over 8,100 Power Play and 4,800 Double Play tickets win prizes.

The Powerball jackpot, which has continued to roll, now sits at an estimated $546 million for Saturday’s upcoming draw.

Key Points

Berks County woman Debbie Truckermiller won $1 million in the November 1 Powerball drawing
The winning ticket was sold at a GIANT supermarket in Exeter Township
Her ticket matched five white balls but missed the Powerball number 22

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