Arlene Joan Dowd Obituary

We bid farewell to Arlene Joan Dowd (Cherry Hill, New Jersey), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 19, 2026 at the age of 88. Arlene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David Frieman and Mary Madeline McGrath Frieman; and her siblings, Donald Frieman, James Frieman and Frances Hewton.

She is survived by: her children, Jennifer Kovic (Tom Kovic), Andra Sweeney (Jim Sweeney), Kraig Dowd, Leigh Dowd and Kevin Dowd; her grandchildren, Jack Sweeney, Madeline Sweeney, Gillian Sweeney, Hannah Kovic, Julia Dowd, Kaden Dowd, Sawyer Placek and Skylar Placek; and her sister Susan Davis.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Arlene to Temple University Men's Basketball Program at https://advancement-sec.temple.edu.