Lois Jane Bowman, 96

June 11, 2025

Lois Jane Bowman, 96, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at her residence. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Elizabeth Redinger Dowhower. Lois was the loving wife of the late Donald S. Bowman and they shared 63 years of marriage before his passing in 2014. She proudly graduated from Lebanon High School before becoming a homemaker and caring for her family. Lois was an active long-time member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Lancaster and was involved in her daughters’ scout groups in their earlier years. She had a passion for both tennis and golf and played well into her 80’s. Her craftiness showed through her talent in calligraphy and her famous chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting will be forever remembered by those who enjoyed it. More than anything, Lois was a loving wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother who could be found cheering her family at any event, near or far.

Surviving are two daughters, Beth A. wife of Reverend Douglas Smith, and Sue A. Bowman, four grandchildren, Laura wife of John Batalis, Nathan Smith, partner of Sarah Fleck, Stephanie wife of Brett Kelly, Timothy, husband of Essie Mallonee Smith, as well as 11 great grandchildren.

Services will be private. Interment will be in Covenant Greenwood Ebenezer Cemetery, Lebanon. Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Lois’s memory to First Reformed United Church of Christ, Music Program, 40 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602.