John Wesley Bower
Born: May 06, 1934
Died: February 11, 2014
John Wesley Bower, 79, of 919 Rose Avenue, passed away the morning of February 11, 2014 at Jameson Care Center. Born May 6, 1934 in New Castle, he was a son of Frank P. and Helen A. Ramsey Bower.
John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra Fugh Bower, whom he married November 6, 1971. A 1952 graduate of New Castle High School, he went on to attend New Castle Business College where he graduated in 1954. John was employed with the former Chambers Motor Company, where he worked in the parts department for several years. He then was a custodian with Pennsylvania Power Company in the West Pittsburg Power Plant for 13 years, retiring in 1993.
Among his many interests, John enjoyed musicals and concerts. He often went on bus trips and especially liked going to the Pittsburgh Pirates games. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in his younger years was an avid bowler. John will be missed by his beloved cats whom he treasured. Prior to his membership with Highland Presbyterian Church, he was a long time member of Epworth Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife Sandy, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kristen Bower of New Castle; a brother, Dr. James N. Bower and his wife Jane of New Castle; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and Thursday, February 13, 2014, from 10-11 a.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road. A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by the Rev. John Yergan. Burial will be in Castle View Gardens.
Born: May 06, 1934
Died: February 11, 2014
John Wesley Bower, 79, of 919 Rose Avenue, passed away the morning of February 11, 2014 at Jameson Care Center. Born May 6, 1934 in New Castle, he was a son of Frank P. and Helen A. Ramsey Bower.
John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra Fugh Bower, whom he married November 6, 1971. A 1952 graduate of New Castle High School, he went on to attend New Castle Business College where he graduated in 1954. John was employed with the former Chambers Motor Company, where he worked in the parts department for several years. He then was a custodian with Pennsylvania Power Company in the West Pittsburg Power Plant for 13 years, retiring in 1993.
Among his many interests, John enjoyed musicals and concerts. He often went on bus trips and especially liked going to the Pittsburgh Pirates games. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in his younger years was an avid bowler. John will be missed by his beloved cats whom he treasured. Prior to his membership with Highland Presbyterian Church, he was a long time member of Epworth Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife Sandy, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kristen Bower of New Castle; a brother, Dr. James N. Bower and his wife Jane of New Castle; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and Thursday, February 13, 2014, from 10-11 a.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road. A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by the Rev. John Yergan. Burial will be in Castle View Gardens.
John Wesley Bower
Born: May 06, 1934
Died: February 11, 2014
John Wesley Bower, 79, of 919 Rose Avenue, passed away the morning of February 11, 2014 at Jameson Care Center. Born May 6, 1934 in New Castle, he was a son of Frank P. and Helen A. Ramsey Bower.
John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra Fugh Bower, whom he married November 6, 1971. A 1952 graduate of New Castle High School, he went on to attend New Castle Business College where he graduated in 1954. John was employed with the former Chambers Motor Company, where he worked in the parts department for several years. He then was a custodian with Pennsylvania Power Company in the West Pittsburg Power Plant for 13 years, retiring in 1993.
Among his many interests, John enjoyed musicals and concerts. He often went on bus trips and especially liked going to the Pittsburgh Pirates games. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in his younger years was an avid bowler. John will be missed by his beloved cats whom he treasured. Prior to his membership with Highland Presbyterian Church, he was a long time member of Epworth Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife Sandy, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kristen Bower of New Castle; a brother, Dr. James N. Bower and his wife Jane of New Castle; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and Thursday, February 13, 2014, from 10-11 a.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road. A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by the Rev. John Yergan. Burial will be in Castle View Gardens.
Born: May 06, 1934
Died: February 11, 2014
John Wesley Bower, 79, of 919 Rose Avenue, passed away the morning of February 11, 2014 at Jameson Care Center. Born May 6, 1934 in New Castle, he was a son of Frank P. and Helen A. Ramsey Bower.
John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra Fugh Bower, whom he married November 6, 1971. A 1952 graduate of New Castle High School, he went on to attend New Castle Business College where he graduated in 1954. John was employed with the former Chambers Motor Company, where he worked in the parts department for several years. He then was a custodian with Pennsylvania Power Company in the West Pittsburg Power Plant for 13 years, retiring in 1993.
Among his many interests, John enjoyed musicals and concerts. He often went on bus trips and especially liked going to the Pittsburgh Pirates games. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and in his younger years was an avid bowler. John will be missed by his beloved cats whom he treasured. Prior to his membership with Highland Presbyterian Church, he was a long time member of Epworth Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife Sandy, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kristen Bower of New Castle; a brother, Dr. James N. Bower and his wife Jane of New Castle; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and Thursday, February 13, 2014, from 10-11 a.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road. A funeral service will take place immediately following visitation Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by the Rev. John Yergan. Burial will be in Castle View Gardens.
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