James W. Bower Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James W. Bower Sr. of Trout Run, Pennsylvania, born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 84, on April 22, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Joseph Bower and Dorothy Bower Strouse (Saar); and his siblings, Richard, Robert Bower and Joan Bower Kennedy.
He is survived by : his wife Cynthia Mengel Bower; his children, James W. Bower Jr. (Kirstie) of Decorah, Michael G. Bower (Kim Felty) of Selinsgrove and Christy Gibson (Rab Donaldson) of Dunedin, Fla.; his grandchildren, Lindsey, Brittany, Jonathan, Nicole, Gwyn, Micah, Rachel and Hailey; his brother Joe Bower (Judy) of Pottsville; and his caregivers, Brenda, Cheryl, Dawn, Francine, Joy, Kathie, Kelsey, Mary Ellen and Sue. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to the River Valley Regional YMCA Williamsport Branch, 641 Walnut St, Williamsport, PA 17701; the YWCA Northcentral PA, 815 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy, PO Box 2083, Williamsport, PA 17703; or the Thousand Islands Land Trust P.O. Box 238 Clayton, NY 13624.
