Harry E. Bowers

Harry E. Bowers Jr., 82, of Minersville passed away Monday December 4, 2023 at his home. 

Born in Pottsville April 16, 1941, he was a son of the late Harry E. Sr. and Alice (Connors) Bowers.

He was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. 

He retired as a Maintenance Mechanic from Dana Corporation in Reading,PA and was a member of the U. S. Steelworkers Union.  He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many a day at the Pumpy Association in Ringtown.

Harry was a member of Holy Family Parish of Minersville - St. Michael Church.  

Harry is survived by his wife of 57 years Josie (Stablum) Bowers; a daughter Heather Gagnier and her husband Eric of Hatfield; son Heath Bowers and his wife Nicole of Llewellyn. 3 Grandchildren Gabrielle Gagnier, Hunter Bowers and Hailey Bowers.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Daniel Bowers.

Funeral Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Burial with military honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  

Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville is in charge of arrangements.

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