Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
"Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, Pennsylvania
Dec 13, 1953 – Aug 9, 2024
McRae Hower, 70, of Bangor, PA passed away Friday, August 9th, at St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton, PA.
McRae was born in Easton, PA on December 13, 1953, a son of the late Raymond C. Hower, Sr. and Dorothy (Buskirk) Hower Hunt.
He was employed as an auto mechanic for various auto repair shops in the Slate Belt area. McRae was a 1972 graduate of Bangor High School. He was a member of the Blue Mountain Rod and Gun Club, enjoyed antiques, and tinkering with older vehicles.
McRae is survived by two daughters, Carly Hower, and Robin Smithwick, wife of Allen, a sister, Cheryl Hower, a half brother Raymond C. Hower, Jr., husband of Trish, a granddaughter Amanda Petricelli, wife of Joel, 2 great-granddaughters Angela and Aliya Petricelli, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Geneieve Hower.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 13th at Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 4 Lillian Lane, "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11 AM on Tuesday, August 13th at the funeral home Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Plainfield Twp., PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
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Condolences from Mt Bethel Pharmacy staff members. Mcrea will be deeply missed at the pharmacy.
Mt Bethel Pharmacy
August 12, 2024 | Mt Bethel, PA | Acquaintance
Carly. Bobby and I send our condolences. May your dad rip.
Erica Schiette
August 11, 2024 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Dear Cheryl and Family, My sincere condolences to you in your loss. Your memories and your love for McRae will keep him with you always. Fondly, Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
Sherry (Lewis) Stecker
August 11, 2024
So Sorry To Hear This , McRae will be missed.
Mike Dolan
August 11, 2024 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Sorry to hear of Mickey´s passing. He was always a good friend.many people will miss him and my thoughts to the families.
Earl Young
August 10, 2024 | Friend
Dear Cheryl, Carly and Family, In deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother and father. May God grant you peace and comfort at this sad time in your lives. May knowing your friends are praying for
you help ease the loneliness you are feeling right now. God bless you always. Janice and Del Roberts
Janice Roberts
August 10, 2024 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Cheryl & family,
We were shocked to read about your loss! I always called him McRae. We were good friends during our BHS days! We got into a lot of trouble together . Those memories of McRae will always bring a smile to my face. Sorry for your loss
Debbie Lutz
August 10, 2024 | Bangor, PA | Classmate
Dear Cheryl and family
My heart goes to you in having to face the sorrow that has been brought to you to face in the sudden death of
' Mickey '. He will surely be missed by so many for all who knew him. God sure had plans in his house for him to take him from you so quickly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Art & Judy Good
August 09, 2024 | Bangor, PA | Friend
Dear Cheryl and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Patty Snoddy
August 09, 2024 | Pen Argyl, PA | Friend