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Henry Bowers Jr.

January 16, 1931 — February 9, 2024

Henry Bowers Jr., 93, of Lapel, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his residence following a brief illness.


He was born on January 16, 1931, in Gastonville, Pennsylvania to Henry Bowers Sr. and Clara (Sneltzer) Bowers.


He was a graduate of Ringgold High School in Monangahela, Pennsylvania. He went on to earn his associate's degree. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army as a corporal in the signal corp during the Korean War.


He retired in 1981 from US Steel as a draftsman and carpenter. He loved construction and building things. He renovated many homes, including the ones he and Anna lived in.


Henry is survived by his wife, Anna (Zadik) Bowers; a daughter, Judy Benway of Noblesville; a sister, Gladys Luznar of Corry, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Joel Benway, Leah Short, Michael Benway, Aaron Carpenter, Elizabeth Fisher and Nathan Benway; two great-grandchildren, Gibson and Brier; and a son-in-law, Herb Carpenter of West Virginia.


He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Patty Carpenter; four brothers; and one sister.


Per Henry's wishes, there will be no services. Cremation will take place.


Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 or at www.dav.org.


Bozell Funeral Home in Lapel has been entrusted with Henrys care.


Online condolences may be shared at www.bozellfuneralhome.com.

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