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Russell Gow Obituary
Born in East Benton, he was the son of the late Russell Gow Jr. and Evelyn Davis Gow. He graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School and was employed by Nexius Solutions of Clarks Summit as a warehouse manager.
Russ enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. His passion was truly community service in every way. Russ was very well known and respected for his duties as a dedicated first responder and as a loving community servant. Russ served as a 43-year life member of the Factoryville Fire Company, he previously served 10 years as chief and was currently serving as assistant chief and trustee. He was a 40-year member of the Nicholson Fire Company, a member of the Fleetville Fire Company, president of the Abington Area Line Officers Association, former instructor of the Northeast Pennsylvania & Susquehanna County Volunteer Firemen's Association, a member of the Scott Dive Team, former zoning officer for Newton Twp. and a member of the NRA.
He also was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He especially loved spending time with his grandson, his little buckwheat, Brian Russell.
Russ is survived by one son, Brian J. Gow and fiancée, Kara Waters; one daughter, Holly Ward and husband, Lance; a stepson, Nick Edder and wife, Jodie; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Edder; a grandson, Brian Russell Gow; a step-granddaughter, Emma Jean Edder; two brothers, Dale Gow Sr. and wife, Ann; and Robert Gow and wife, Kathy; two sisters, Lynda Nepa and husband, Gerry; and Bonnie Watson and husband, Curly; and aunt, Marge Black.
He was also predeceased by a brother, Lee Gow; and a nephew, Jeffrey Watson.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. from the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson, with services by Factoryville Fire Company Chaplain, the Rev. Paul Fields. Interment will be in East Benton Cemetery.
Viewing will be Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made to the Factoryville Fire Company, PO Box 285, Factoryville, PA 18419.
For directions or online condolences, www.litwinfu neralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Russell Gow
December 4, 2013
A Wonderfull man who has easily earned his place in heaven. He made this world a better place to be. God Bless
Mike Rossi Bethpage Tn.
Evelyn Conover
December 1, 2013
Dear Holly and Brian, Your father was such a special man, and he was so proud of both of you. He did so much for the community and everyone around him. He was taken much too young, and he will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy to both of you and all the Gow family. Cherish the wonderful memories you made with him, because he loved you very much.
Michael Healey
November 26, 2013
Gow Family
I am truly sorry for the loss you are feeling now. Take your strength from family and friends. I will always remember Russ as a kind and gentle man that I always shared a laugh with each time I saw him. He was proud of his family and spoke highly of each of you. The community will miss him each day. My prayers go out to each of you and to your family as a whole.
Eddie
November 25, 2013
Brian,Holly and Family. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. Rest In Peace Rooster.
Ray & Donna Antoine
November 25, 2013
Heaven has gained an angel who will keep his eyes on his family and all of his fellow firefighters. RIP Russ.
Mrs. Gail Clark Rendle
November 25, 2013
To Russell's family, I extend my condolences - Russ was "the real deal", one of those rarities who was firm but fair in his business transactions, but who let humor and compassion infiltrate his dealings with people. Russ meant a lot to me and my late husband, Wade, as well as our (also fire-fighter/EMT) children, and we will miss that ready laugh and good-natured ribbing. The world has become quieter at his exit, but Russ and his laughter will live on in our memories!
Bob and Robin Kerr
November 25, 2013
We are truly sorry to hear of Russ passing. He always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Liz Reynolds
November 25, 2013
Russ was a wonderful man that will be greatly missed.
larry and liz smith
November 24, 2013
Russ was a true,kind man may god be him through his journey through the heaven skies. Our prayers to everyone in his family and to all the fire fighters who new him as a fellow fire fighter. He was a great man
The Smith Family
November 24, 2013
We are sorry for your loss, May he Rest in peace.
Kim and James Stone
November 24, 2013
Rest in peace mr gow thank u for all u did on saving people life
Gail Yasinskas Hurchick
November 24, 2013
Dear Gow Family, Having known Russ through our years at Lackawanna Trail please accept my sympathy. What a great guy he was then, always a smile and friendly conversation. The Class of 1974 has lost another wonderful member. May you and all who were touched by Russ take comfort in fond memories of times with him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
November 24, 2013
To Sharon, Brian, Holly,Dale, Bob, Lynda, and Bonnie, and step son Lance, My deepest sympathy's. I know what your going through!!! I have known your dad, since he was a young man. I have the highest regards for him and the Gow family. He will be truly missed by everyone that he touched with his kindness. Sorry I can't go to viewing, as I am not supposed to be around crowds. Jerry Lindsey
dawn zawicki and family
November 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the gow family
Angie Mitchell
November 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Gow family.
Gene & Carol St.Clair
November 24, 2013
Our hearts go out to his family in sympathy and prayer. He will be missed by many. He was a good guy.
Jennifer Metcalf
November 23, 2013
I am so sorry. You have lost a great man. I was lucky enough to have met him while taking care of a lady in the apartments where he lived. He was always so nice. May be rest in peace. It was a shock and my heart goes out to the family. God bless you all.
Linda Zalewski
November 23, 2013
Holly and Brian, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Whenever I saw your dad in recent years, he always updated me on your lives and spoke of both of you with sincere pride. He was a wonderful man, dedicated community servant, and loving father. There will certainly be a void in Factoryville that will be difficult to fill.
lisa {major} moore
November 23, 2013
dear family of russell i knew him very well as he was one of the family at one time. my prayers and thoughts are w/yall at this time.
November 23, 2013
RIP Russ! Thoughts and prayers with the Gow family.
We are glad to say that we knew such a great man!
The Mecca Family
Tom, Misty, and Chad
Dave Applegate
November 23, 2013
Rest in Peace..
November 23, 2013
To the GOW family,
Russ was a wonderful man, with a heart as big as they come! He was a friend of my family for years growing up w/ him. I never forget when he was just 16 coming on a ambulance call, for me( I was just 12) He is my HERO and will never be forgotten. Bless his family for which loved him. A great man gone to soon! So sorry for your loss.
Dora Rozelle
From Fleetville, an Factoryville
November 23, 2013
Sharon, Words cannot express my sympathy. Stay strong lean on family!
Amelia Hoak
November 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May God, with time, ease your pain. (Psalm 147:3)
GUY EDWARDS
November 23, 2013
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR THE LOSS OF COUSIN RUSS. I ONLY MET HIM A COUPLE OF TIMES AT THE GOW REUNION, BUT HE IMPRESSED ME WITH HIS WARM WELCOME. HE SEEMED VERY HAPPY WITH HIS LIFE.
November 23, 2013
On behalf of the Officers and Members of the Volunteer Hose Company of Throop please accept our sincere condolences.
Eternal rest, grant unto him
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Joe Mahalidge
November 23, 2013
I worked with Russ from 1977 until He left GNB to sell fire equipment. He was a good friend and dedicated firefighter.Having been a firefighter myself for 32 years, before I left Pa., we always had stories to share of our experiences. My condolances to the entire family. My thoughts & prayers are with Russ.
Maureen Hirschler
November 23, 2013
To all of Russ's family. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, friend to many. I have fond memories of those very early years in high school when he first got involved with the fire company. He was a good friend to my brother Bill (RIP) and I will always remember the stories my brother would come with about Russ. Great man. May he rest in peace and may all of you have peace in knowing he is with his maker and all of the friends and family that passed before him. God bless all of you.
Maureen (Burger) Hirschler
David Thompson
November 23, 2013
I have fond memories of Russ growing up in Factoryville. His passion for the fire department was evident early on and only deepened over the years. Russ was a good person and I am fortunate to have known him and to have called him a friend. My prayers and sympathy extend to his family, friends, and brothers at the Factoryville Fire Department.
Charles Bauer
November 23, 2013
Dale sorry to hear of the Passing of your brother May God Bless and Comfort you at this time of your loss and always
Eagle Hose Co. No. 1 Bill Bilinski - Secretary
November 23, 2013
The Membership of the Dickson City Fire Department extend Our Most Sincere Condolences to the Gow Family, and Factoryville Fire Department at this Great Time of Sorrow. Go in Peace with God, Russ, for Your Tour of Duty Here on Earth has Ended ...Proudly ...
Harry & Allean Derr Jr
November 23, 2013
Bob,Dale & Family of Russ. please accept our condolenes on the passing of Russ.
I will miss his greeting when ever we met.
"Hi camper"
Laverne & Beth Rozelle
November 23, 2013
Russ was a great man always a pleasure to see and to talk with. Servant to all. What an honor it was to know him. My husband can never tell a story without Russ in it. He will be missed by so many. our hearts & prays are with the families and friends he touch.
Chuck Schell
November 23, 2013
I had the honor to work with Russ during my tenure at Sodexo. Russ left an impression on all those he came in touch with, he had a great ability to bring cheer even in the hardest of times. He will be deeply missed through those he came in touch with, his family, the fireman and his community. My many thoughts and prayers go out to them all, I am so sorry for your loss.
Dave Applegate
November 23, 2013
Russ, you were a true friend and and I will cherish our friendship forever. You will be Never forgotten. I have learned so much from you. Thank you my friend .Rest In Peace!! We got it from here. God bless. and thoughts and prayers to your family and friends and members of Station 9.
Bob Hooper
November 23, 2013
Dale , I am sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your Brother, please know that he will be missed by your entire family, I know we have not seen one another for years, but good friends are never forgotten
Brooke Pratt
November 23, 2013
so sorry for your loss. russ was a great guy and made everyone that knew smile in the minute he walked into a room. he was hero to all that knew as well. he will be greatly missed.
Kathy Oslin
November 23, 2013
To Russ's family
I met Russ years ago when I worked at Tyler Hospital. To this day Russ will always be one of the best human beings I know. I am so sorry for your loss. A great man gone to soon.
Katie Oslin
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