Jeanette (Hollow) Bowman, 86

October 11, 2017

Jeanette (Hollow) Bowman, 86, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Born in Conestoga, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Cumens) Hollow. Jeanette was the loving wife of the late Earl W. Bowman, Jr., who died in 2015.
Jeanette was dedicated to her family and spent her years as a homemaker, caring for children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her family, she enjoyed Word Searches and going to the beach and shopping with her sisters.
Jeanette is survived by her 3 children: Ronald W. Bowman, of Lancaster; Randy E. Bowman, of Lancaster; and Donna M. Ortman, wife of Chip, of Mount Joy. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Henry, of Willow Street; and many nieces and nephews. Jeanette was preceded in death by her brother and five sisters.
A visitation for Jeanette will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 2PM – 4PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Private interment will take place at New Providence Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jeanette’s name may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.