James A Bower Obituary
James A Bower of Confluence, Pennsylvania passed away on October 1, 2026. James, born on May 1, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James A Bower to show support.
James will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew James will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. James’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: wife: Judith Ann "Judy" (Holliday) Bower; sons: Jim Bower (Dale) and Mark Bower (Sheila); grandchildren: Nathaniel Bower (Mandy), Bryan Bower (Brittany), Jacob Bower (Emma), Tanner Bower, and Grace Bower; great-grandchildren: Kinslee Bower, Noah Bower, and Jordyn Bower; sister: Elizabeth "Boots" Collins; brother: Thomas "Tom" Bower (Lindy); brother-in-law: Harold Thomas; sister-in-law: Bobbi Bower; in-law siblings: Dave Holliday, Mike Holliday, Tom Holliday (Lisa), and Shari Yediny (John); parents: James E. Bower and Faye Elizabeth (Critchfield) Bower; parents-in-law: Robert E. "Bob" Holliday and Pauline Holliday; siblings (deceased): Joseph "Joe" Bower, Margaret "Peg" Thomas, and David Bower; brother-in-law (deceased): Tom Collins; grandson (deceased): Samuel "Sammy" King; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, and caregivers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Somerset County Parks and Trails Fund "Jimbo Bower GAP Picnic Area Project" at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. Contributions may be made online at http://www.cfalleghenies.org, or mailed to: Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, 216 Franklin Street, Suite 400, Johnstown, PA 15901.
