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Ruth Arlene Bowman, 85
April 15, 2014
Ruth Arlene Bowman, 85, passed away April 15, 2014 following a brief stay at Moravian Manor. Born in Peach Bottom, she was the daughter of the late Hayes and Elsie (McCoy) Brown. She was preceded in death in 2010 by her husband, John F. Bowman.
She worked as an Inspector for Alcoa Mill Products. She retired in 1987 after 27 years of service. She was a 1946 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School.
Ruth was a member of Alcoa 25 Year Club, and Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society. She enjoyed golfing and bowling in her free time.
Ruth is survived by a son, Michael D. Bowman, husband of Susan E., sister Marian Riedel, wife of Rev. Warren, and two grandsons Stephen and Jonathan, all of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Hayes Brown and Charles Brown, and sister Betty Kline.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 4:30PM with Rev. Warren Riedel officiating. Visitation will be held the hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ruth’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Dr, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, or to Moravian Manor 300 W. Lemon St, Lititz, PA 17543, or online at MoravianManor.org.
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April 18, 2014
DEAR MIKE AND SUE AND FAMILY- YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM AND MY AUNT MAY YOU KNOW SHE IS WITH YOUR DAD AND MY UNCLE JOHN MAY THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HER AND REMEMBER HER WITH GREAT MEMORIES MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LOVE YOU ALL CINDY GAY, PAUL, AND LYNDSEY BLATT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER CALLING ME CINDY GAY I MISS HER.
April 18, 2014
Dear Mike and Sue and family – I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Ruth’s passing. May you find comfort knowing that she is now with your Dad. We are still in England and will not be able to attend the funeral. I have many wonderful memories of your parents and they will always be in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and Blessings, Marilyn
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- Saturday, April 19, 2014
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Saturday, April 19, 2014
- 4:30 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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