John V. Lowe

WESTMINSTER - John Vincent Lowe, 93, passed away to be with his beloved Savior on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Memorial services are scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Church of the Ascension on 23 N. Court St., Westminster, Md. The Rev. Ron Fisher will officiate the memorial service, and a reception will be held at the church following the service. Inurnment for John and Charlotte Lowe will take place privately for family members following the reception.
Born in Wittman, Md., John ("Vinny" to his family) was the son of the late Denton Scott Lowe and Caroline Louise Price Lowe. He was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Bennett Turner, Elizabeth "Bettie" Monahan; and his brothers, Denton Scott Lowe and Judge Thomas Hunter Lowe.
John served his country faithfully as a U.S. Marine in WWII in the Pacific Islands of Guadalcanal, Guam, Saipan and Okinawa. He was a loving and devoted husband for 57 years to his late wife, Charlotte. He was an amazing and beloved father to his daughters, Holly and Julie. He was a loving partner to the late Hellen Widerman and second father to her daughters, Carol Richard and Connie Buczkowski.
John received a Bachelor of Science degree from Towson State Teachers College and a master's degree in education from Western Maryland College. He was a respected math, science and physical education teacher, department chairman and wrestling coach in Baltimore County for 30 years. He helped develop the Baltimore County high school wrestling program, and he was honored to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his contribution to coaching. Throughout his life, he was inspired by love of God, country and family.
Surviving are his daughters, Holly Yokum, Julie Lowe; his sons-in-law, Charles Yokum, Mark Soldano; his grandchildren, Matthew Price, Rose and Andrew Soldano, Daniel and David Yokum, Brian Grieashamer; his niece, Barbara Haddaway; and his nephews, James Monahan and John Lowe.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of John V. Lowe to Talbot Interfaith Shelter, P.O. Box 2004, Easton, MD 21601, or online at www.talbotinterfaithshelter.org, or to Carroll Hospice at 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157.