Mary Jo Bowser, of Lancaster, passed away, Saturday, Febuary 5, 2011 at her home. She was born on July 28, 1960. She was the daughter of Shirley Ott, wife of the late James Ott Sr. and the late Richard Bowser, husband of Sandy. Mary was the companion of Jeffery Madara.

Mary was retired from Kellogg's. She enjoyed traveling to the beach and the family cabin. Mary was a very caring person, always putting others first. Most of all, Mary loved spending time with her family.

Mary is also survived by her son, Richard Allen Bowser, and her daughter, Jaimarie Madara. She will also be missed by her sister, Julie Bowser-Gerhart, wife of Brian Gerhart, her brother, James Ott Jr., husband of Brenda, her grandmother, Rose Ott, and her close friend, Donna Enck. She was also the sister of the late Ricky Bowser.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, Febuary 11, 2011 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pk. Lititz, PA 17543 at 7pm. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home before the service from 6-7pm. Interment will be private at Conestoga Memorial Park. Contributions may be made in her memory to the East Petersburg Fire Company 6076 Pine St. East Petersburg, PA 17520. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100