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David Rowan Obituary

ROWAN LT. COL. DAVID J. ROWAN, Jan. 31, 2003, in his 90th year, beloved husband of Anne (nee Wuerfel); dear father of Kathleen R. (John) Mahoney, John D., Carol R., (Paul) Reilly, David J. (Debbie) and Dennis J.; also survived by 8 grandchildren and great grandfather of Andrew, Matthew and Emma Glosson. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Wed., 9 A.M. RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 4900 Township Line (City Line Ave.) at Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. St. Dorothy Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Friends may call Tues. eve. 7 to 9 at RUFFENACH's. In lieu of flowers donations in Dave's memory to St. Dorothy Church, Township Line and Burmont Rds., Drexel Hill, PA 19026.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, 2003.

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