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Paul E. Bowser

Paul E. Bowser, 88, of Kittanning, PA, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at ACMH Hospital.

He was born June 25, 1928 on his family's farm in North Buffalo Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Bouch) Bowser.

Paul lived in Kittanning all his life and graduated from Kittanning High School in 1947. He was formerly employed as an inspector at Eljer Manufacturing and as a carpenter's assistant, and he loved working on his family's farm. Paul was a dedicated member of Center Hill Church of the Brethren and sang in the choir for 60 years. Hunting was one of his favorite pastimes and he served as a marksman for the Buffalo Valley Rifle Club, where he won numerous trophies. Paul loved spending time with his family and had a special place in his heart for his nieces, whom he thought of as daughters.

His memory will be cherished by his brother, Jay Bowser, of Kittanning, and nieces, Joetta Gibson and husband, Clyde, of North Huntingdon, Mary Lou Rusbarsky, of Castle Shannon, and Elaine Mazza and husband, Ronald, of Ross Township.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arnold and Ernest Bowser; sister, Esther O. Bowser; sisters-in-law, Ruth Bowser and Helen Bowser; and infant niece, Melissa Bowser.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning.

Additional visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Center Hill Church of the Brethren, 2039 Freeport Rd., Kittanning, with Pastor Donald Peters officiating.

Burial will be in Center Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Kittanning, Pennsylvania.

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